FAA Delay Map

Live FAA airport delay status across major U.S. airports. Track ground stops, ground delay programs, airport closures, and arrival/departure delays in real time.

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Click any airport marker for FAA status details · Status refreshes every 5 minutes

What is the FAA Delay Map?

The FAA Delay Map is an interactive visualization of live U.S. airport delay status sourced from the FAA National Airspace System (NAS). Each airport marker is color-coded to reflect the current FAA advisory status: green for normal operations, yellow for delay advisories, orange for active Ground Delay Programs, and red for Ground Stops or airport closures. Click any marker to see the full FAA delay details and a direct link to the airport's delay status page.

Data refreshes automatically every 5 minutes from official FAA NAS feeds. The map covers 26 major U.S. airports including the busiest hubs on the East Coast, West Coast, and throughout the Midwest and South.

How FAA airport delays are reported

The FAA's Air Traffic Organization (ATO) monitors the National Airspace System (NAS) 24 hours a day. When traffic demand exceeds airport or airspace capacity — due to weather, equipment outages, runway closures, or traffic volume — the FAA issues Traffic Management Initiatives (TMIs) that restrict the flow of flights. These advisories are published in real time via the FAA NAS Status system and affect all airlines and flights operating at the impacted airport.

FAA NAS
National Airspace System — the network of U.S. airspace, airports, and traffic management facilities monitored by the FAA.
TMI
Traffic Management Initiative — any FAA action that controls the flow of aircraft in the NAS, including ground delays and ground stops.
ATCSCC
Air Traffic Control System Command Center — the FAA facility responsible for national traffic flow management.
EDCT
Expect Departure Clearance Time — a controlled departure time assigned to an individual flight under a GDP or GS.

Ground Stops vs Ground Delay Programs

The two most impactful FAA delay programs are Ground Stops (GS) and Ground Delay Programs (GDP). While both restrict departures toward an affected airport, they differ in scope, duration, and how delay is absorbed.

Ground Stop (GS)
An immediate halt to all departures heading to the affected airport. Usually issued for short-duration events like sudden weather or runway issues.
Ground Delay Program (GDP)
Holds inbound flights at their departure airport and assigns controlled release times. GDPs absorb delay on the ground, improving fuel efficiency and safety.
Arrival Delay Advisory
Inbound flights are experiencing FAA-reported arrival delays, typically 15 minutes or more. Issued when demand exceeds arrival capacity.
Airport Closure
The airport is closed to all flight operations. All arrivals and departures are suspended due to severe weather, emergency conditions, or a TFR.

Major U.S. airports monitored

The FAA Delay Map monitors the following 26 major U.S. airports. Each airport has a dedicated delay page with full FAA advisory details.

JFK — John F. Kennedy International (New York)EWR — Newark Liberty International (Newark)LGA — LaGuardia Airport (New York)ATL — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta InternationalORD — O'Hare International (Chicago)DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth InternationalLAX — Los Angeles InternationalSFO — San Francisco InternationalSEA — Seattle-Tacoma InternationalMIA — Miami InternationalBOS — Boston Logan InternationalDEN — Denver InternationalPHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor InternationalCLT — Charlotte Douglas InternationalIAH — George Bush Intercontinental (Houston)LAS — Harry Reid International (Las Vegas)MSP — Minneapolis-Saint Paul InternationalDTW — Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyDCA — Ronald Reagan Washington NationalIAD — Washington Dulles InternationalBWI — Baltimore/Washington InternationalFLL — Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood InternationalMCO — Orlando InternationalSAN — San Diego InternationalSLC — Salt Lake City InternationalPHL — Philadelphia International

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