Overview
- United Airlines confirmed a weather-related ground stop affecting Bush Intercontinental operations and urged customers to check the United app or website.
- FAA notices progressed from a morning ground delay to afternoon ground stops that were extended, culminating in an evening end time of 10:30 p.m.
- Gusts tied to a passing cold front reached about 45 mph, and a National Weather Service wind advisory was in effect through 6 p.m.
- Average wait times climbed sharply during the day, with an FAA-reported ground delay reaching roughly 158 minutes after an early estimate near 34 minutes.
- Hobby Airport was not listed on the FAA’s active events page and was not reported as affected.