Immediate consumer alert: FAA ground stop at LAS (airport volume)
The FAA has issued a ground stop at LAS for airport volume, estimated to end at 4:15 pm PDT. Departures and arrivals to/from LAS may be delayed, held, or cancelled. Do not travel to the airport unless your airline confirms your flight is still operating—check your airline app or website now.
- Status
- ONGOING
- Flights affected
- Not yet confirmed
- Airports affected
- 1
- Estimated end
- 4:15 pm PDT
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do NOT travel to LAS unless your airline confirms your flight is still operating.
- Check your airline’s app or website now and use your flight number or confirmation code for the fastest update.
- Call or message your airline for rebooking, cancellation, or refund options before leaving home.
- If you are already at the airport or en route, stay near your airline’s desk/gate, listen for announcements, and use the airline app for status updates and mobile rebooking.
- If your travel is time-sensitive, consider postponing or exploring alternate airports or routes only after confirming options with your airline.
- Keep essentials accessible (ID, boarding pass, medications, chargers, snacks, water) in case you must travel later or wait at the airport.
- Keep receipts for any out-of-pocket expenses in case you seek reimbursement later.
What happened?
The FAA has issued a ground stop for LAS due to airport volume. The ground stop is estimated to end at 4:15 pm PDT (FAA NAS Status). While the stop is in effect, departures and arrivals to and from LAS may be delayed, held, or cancelled.
Who is affected?
Passengers with flights to or from LAS in the next few hours are likely affected. Flights scheduled during the ground stop may be delayed, held, or cancelled; connecting flights are also at risk. Exact effects on individual flights are not yet confirmed — check your airline for your flight’s status.
Official response
Official sources for updates include the FAA NAS Status (https://nasstatus.faa.gov/) for ground stop details, your airline’s website or mobile app for flight-specific changes and rebooking, LAS airport official channels (website and social media), and major flight-tracking services for situational awareness. Airline policies and remedies vary; contact your carrier for rebooking, refund, or accommodation options.
UPDATE HISTORY
FAQ
What is the LAS ground stop and why was it issued?
The FAA has issued a ground stop for LAS identified as a 'ground_stop' due to airport volume. The ground stop suspends departures and can affect arrivals. Additional specific causes beyond 'airport volume' are not yet confirmed.
How long will the ground stop at LAS last?
The ground stop is estimated to end at 4:15 pm PDT (FAA NAS Status). Operations often take time to recover after a ground stop ends, so residual delays may continue; the pace of recovery is not yet confirmed.
Is my LAS flight delayed or cancelled?
Flights to or from LAS during the ground stop may be delayed, held, or cancelled. Exact status for your flight is not yet confirmed; check your airline’s app or website using your flight number or confirmation code for the current status.
Should I go to the airport now?
Do NOT travel to LAS unless your airline confirms your flight is still operating. Check your airline app/website and contact the airline for rebooking or refund information before leaving home.
How do I check my flight status for LAS?
The fastest way is your airline’s app or website using your flight number or confirmation code. You can also check FAA NAS Status for the ground stop and LAS airport official channels or flight-tracking services for situational awareness.
How do I rebook my flight after a ground stop?
Contact your airline via its app, website, or phone for rebooking options. Using mobile rebooking can avoid long phone lines at the airport. Exact rebooking options and policies are set by the airline and are not yet confirmed here.
Will airlines waive change fees because of the LAS ground stop?
Airline responses vary. Ask your airline directly about waived change fees or accommodation policies for this ground stop; specific waivers are not yet confirmed.
Can I get a refund if my LAS flight is cancelled?
Refund and cancellation policies vary by airline. Contact your carrier for refund options. Travel insurance or certain credit card protections may provide coverage—check your policy. Keep receipts for reimbursement claims.
Will the ground stop cause me to miss my connecting flight?
Connecting flights are at risk during the ground stop. If you miss a connection, contact your airline as soon as possible for rebooking. Exact outcomes for individual itineraries are not yet confirmed.
Which airports can I use as alternatives to LAS?
Specific alternative airports or routes are not yet confirmed. If you need an alternative, consider postponing or exploring other airports or routing options only after confirming availability and costs with your airline.
What should I pack/bring if I end up waiting at the airport?
Keep your ID and boarding pass/confirmation accessible, and bring medications, chargers, snacks, and water. Keep receipts for any out-of-pocket expenses in case you seek reimbursement later.
Where can I get official updates about the LAS ground stop?
Official updates are available from the FAA NAS Status (https://nasstatus.faa.gov/), your airline’s website or mobile app, LAS airport official channels (website and social media), and major flight-tracking services.
VERIFIED SOURCES
- ✓FAA