Overview
- Federal officials extended a ground stop at IAH to 4:45 p.m. after earlier posting 3:45 p.m. with a medium chance of further extension.
- All inbound flights to IAH faced delays, and local reports cited an average ground delay of about 158 minutes.
- Peak gusts at the airport reached 45 mph, with a wind advisory posted through 6 p.m.
- Operations evolved through the day after a Sunday night cold front and thunderstorms, shifting from an initial Monday ground stop to a ground delay before renewed holds.
- Hobby Airport was not listed on the FAA’s active events page, and travelers were advised to check airline and fly2houston status updates.