DFW Airport has suspended all ground operations due to lightning in the area. No planes are taking off or landing.
Impact:
- Ground stop in effect as of 4:15 PM
- All departures delayed minimum 90 minutes
- Inbound flights being held at origin or diverted to Austin/Houston
- Terminal is extremely crowded
What to do:
- Check your airline app for real-time updates
- Do NOT drive to the airport to pick someone up yet
- FlightAware.com has real-time tracking
- Food court lines are 30+ minutes. Grab snacks if you can.
Source: FAA ground stop advisory, DFW Airport Twitter
This happens every spring storm season. Patience is key — operations usually resume within 1-2 hours after lightning clears.