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High Winds Force Extended FAA Ground Holds at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental

Flights face hours-long waits, with FAA restrictions listed through 4:45 p.m.

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.