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Monday, July 14, 2025

DFW Incident – July 14, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) experienced extensive flight disruptions due to severe thunderstorms moving through North Texas on July 14, 2025. Airlines Jan 22, 2020 A ground delay program was implemented for incoming traffic to the airport due to weather.

The FAA said it issued a ground delay at DFW Airport due to heavy thunderstorms in the area. This ground delay is currently set to be over at 7:59PM CDT, so aircraft will not be able to depart their originating airport for a period of time while the airspace clears. The ground delay is a normal procedure the FAA implements to maintain safety in the skies in foul weather.

FAA-Verified Flight Delay Lists

Projected impacts to 9)MDW and DFW based on official FAA information from this weather event are as follows: DFW Airport: Theunofficialcitizen sdata reports widespread impacts at DFW Airport from this weather event. Arriving flights averaged delays of about 29 minutes. It is also reported that FAA data shows 445 or more flights en route to U.S. airports were also delayed as a result of the thunderstorms, illustrating the extent of the operational difficulties caused by the thunderstorm.

I should note that no confirmed cancellations are listed so far, according to official FAA data. All reported disruptions are flight delay related only, with airlines managing the operating restrictions through rescheduling as opposed to outright cancellation.

Confirmed Destination-Specific Delay Information

The FAA offered detailed insights into how extensive the ground stop for outbound flights to major domestic hubs from DFW has become. Notable delays are as follows:

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Delays were averaging 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Average delays at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) were about 3 hours and 15 minutes — and about 3 hours at LaGuardia Airport.

New York City’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) averaged 65 minutes of delays.

Flights headed to Miami International Airport (MIA) saw the average delayed by about 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Delays at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) averaged about 42 minutes because of low cloud ceilings.

At Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the average delay on Saturday was less than 20 minutes due to poorer visibility and cloud cover.

These destination-specific delays are a reminder of how bad thunderstorms at DFW can snarl travel around the country, inconveniencing thousands of travelers heading to or from these key airports.

Specific Flights Experiencing Verified Delays

The average inbound delay time is illustrated by the following flights, which have been verified using FAA data and official airline tracking data:

American Airlines Flight 928 (Albuquerque to DFW) – delayed by about 29 minutes.

American Airlines Flight 3192 (MIA-DFW) – 14 minutes.

American Airlines Flight 2904 (SFO to DFW) – delayed about 29 minutes.

American Airlines Flight 2234 (New York JFK to DFW) – 29 minute delay on average.

American Airlines Flight 1919 (from Miami to DFW) – Delayed about 29 minutes.

American Airlines Flight 700 (Houston to DFW) – delay of about 29 minutes.

Envoy Air Flight 4227 (operated as American Eagle; Houston to DFW) – delayed 29 minutes.

This is a sample representing larger operational issues being encountered by several carriers today.

FAA National Weather Impact Overview

The FAA’s national Air Traffic Control system reported big delays at other major airports across the country due to the severe weather, the statement said. In addition to DFW, airports in some major cities — such as Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Houston and New York — suffered significant flight delays. The FAA continues to manage the situation with timed operations and ground delay programs to ensure safety during bad weather operations at these airports.

Reasons Behind the Extensive Delays

From Order-order: The current chaos at DFW can be attributed to:

North Texas Thunderstorms: Severe thunderstorms directly affect flights and prompt safety-related arrival restrictions.

Ground Delay Programs: Means for controlling traffic by which flights scheduled for arrival in an area during a delay period are regulated (held) at their departure airports; published for airports expecting traffic issues due to weather or other reasons.

Low Visibility and Low Cloud Ceilings: Certain airports, including SFO and DCA also faced delays based on low visibility, which indirectly impacted the availability of aircraft for SFO-destined routes to DFW.

This combination of conditions had a domino effect, affecting arrivals and departures.

Guidance for Passengers and Travelers

Today’s passengers have been warned to expect long lines and potential delays to their flight’s departure time at DFW Airport. Travelers are advised to:

Some may have been alerted directly by airlines about status changes, but monitor their flights throughout the weekend — on airline embargos, on apps, or on authorized tracking platforms such as FlightAware.

Go to the airport a bit early in case something happens, or the gate changes.

Travellers are encouraged to be flexible with their travel plans and to consider alternate routes if their destination is substantially delayed.

But passengers with connections to highly delayed destinations, including flights to New York-area airports or Miami, should check with their departing carrier for potential rebooking or reroute information.

Confirmed Flight Delay Summary

The following is a summary of confirmed FAA and other aviation facts:

Average Taxi Duration Arriving ShortlyActive until 7:31 PM CDT on July 14, 2025

General Departure Delays: Traffic is experiencing gate hold and taxi delays lasting 15 minutes or less.

General Arrival Delays: Arrival traffic is experiencing airborne delays of 15 minutes or less.

At least 61 flights delayed at this airport

Delayed Flights AA2393

Confirmed Total Delays

1,377 Total Flights Delayed

70 Cancelled

10 Destinations with DelaysATL (24 min), LAX (34 min)

Operational Outlook and Recommendations

The ground delay is expected to be lifted around 7:59 PM CDT, weather permitting, the FAA said. But due to the unpredictable nature of storm conditions, travellers should still monitor official sources closely. Airlines also have authority to wind down flights throughout the evening, which could prolong delays.

Travelers through DFW during this time frame are advised to be patient, pay close attention to their airline and monitor FAA updates. Building in extra travel time, and being prepared for potential schedule changes, can minimize inconvenience.