On 16 October 2026, the FAA issued a ground stop for flights headed to San Diego International (SAN) because of wind, FOX 5 San Diego / KUSI reported. The notice started the stop at 8:26 a.m. local time and scheduled it to run until 9:45 a.m., with a medium chance (30% to 60%) that it would be extended. Parts of San Diego County were under a high wind warning through Saturday.
What travellers saw
A ground stop holds departures at their origin when they are bound for SAN, so arrivals thin out while the wind constraint is in force. 10News, citing the FAA and FlightAware, reported about 200 flight delays as of 10:20 a.m. and more than 200 impacted flights at the airport. Santa Ana winds were expected to be strongest on Friday, with offshore flow continuing into Sunday morning. Check your carrier app before leaving for the terminal; residual delay can linger after the stop lifts.
If the schedule is critical
If you cannot absorb another wind hold into San Diego, a private jet or empty leg into a nearby Southern California field may keep the day on track once slots reopen. Rahizi qualifies the brief and returns partner options.
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Facts from FOX 5 San Diego / KUSI (FAA ground-stop window) and 10News (delay counts via FAA / FlightAware), 16 October 2026. Always verify with your carrier.
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