Severe weather in Central Texas could be delaying flights at two major regional airports on Wednesday, July 15. The San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are at risk for a ground delay, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The FAA’s Wednesday traffic report says that thunderstorms could delay flights at Texas airports including AUS, DFW, IAH and SAT. Ground stops at both AUS and SAT are possible until 6 p.m. Wednesday, per the FAA’s National Airspace System Status.
✈️Traffic Report: ⛈️ could delay flights at @ATLairport, @DTWeetin, @LASairport, @PHLAirport and across Florida and Texas. High 🌬️ at @BostonLogan. https://t.co/teUeDe1gXxpic.twitter.com/OqFyAzb323
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) July 15, 2026
What causes a ground stop?
A ground stop happens when air traffic controllers decide to temporarily stop flights from departing from a specific airport. Texans are currently experiencing heavy rains and catastrophic flash flooding in some parts of the state, which could make arriving and departing flights unsafe…