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LAX Ground Delay: 98-Minute Waits Amid Staffing Issues

1/4/2026

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A ground delay was issued at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) due to staffing issues, according to the FAA.
The delay began at 6:57 p.m. and could last until midnight, with an average delay of 98 minutes.
Initially, a ground stop was ordered; later weather and wind were cited as potential causes.
LAX operations were limited to 48 per hour, far below 133–176, contributing to 565 delays and 38 cancellations.

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Story summary

A ground delay was issued at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) due to staffing issues, according to the FAA.
The delay began at 6:57 p.m. and could last until midnight, with an average delay of 98 minutes.
Initially, a ground stop was ordered; later weather and wind were cited as potential causes.
LAX operations were limited to 48 per hour, far below 133–176, contributing to 565 delays and 38 cancellations.