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FAA Grounds Flights at Phoenix Airport Due to Low Visibility

4/20/2026

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for departures to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport due to low visibility.
The FAA implemented the stop at 8:15 a.m. MST and expected it to last to 10:00 a.m., with a medium extension chance.
Departures experienced an average 15-minute delay.
About 90 flights were delayed or canceled by 10 a.m.
Winds in the Valley were forecast at 25 to 30 mph.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for departures to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport due to low visibility.
The FAA implemented the stop at 8:15 a.m. MST and expected it to last to 10:00 a.m., with a medium extension chance.
Departures experienced an average 15-minute delay.
About 90 flights were delayed or canceled by 10 a.m.
Winds in the Valley were forecast at 25 to 30 mph.