​Las Vegas Harry Reid: FAA ground stop as thunderstorms hit LAS

On the afternoon of 28 September 2026, the FAA issued a ground stop for flights headed to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas because of thunderstorms. KSNV reported the stop ran from about 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. PDT, covering departures toward Las Vegas from several en-route centers, with a medium chance of extension at first.

What travellers saw

The agency also listed a ground delay program for LAS arrivals linked to wind from mid-afternoon, initially through late evening. Early FAA figures cited by local coverage put average arrival delays near 72 minutes; later NAS snapshots showed much longer holds as cells sat over the valley, with departures also running late under weather metering. A National Weather Service flood watch for southern Clark County added surface risk around the same window.

If the schedule is critical

If you cannot wait for the convective window to clear, a private jet or empty leg into an alternate Nevada or Southern California field may be workable once the airspace reopens. Rahizi qualifies the brief and returns partner options.

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Facts from FAA advisories cited by KSNV / News3LV on 28 September 2026. Always verify with your carrier.