Is there a ground stop at El Paso (ELP) right now?

No. As of Oct 15, 06:37 UTC there is no ground stop at ELP. This page updates every minute.

How often does ELP have ground stops?

GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at ELP in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.

What causes ground stops at ELP?

Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.

Which air traffic control center handles ELP?

ELP is in the airspace of Albuquerque Center (ZAB), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

Is weather affecting ELP right now?

There is a High Wind Warning in effect for the ELP area. Current conditions are VFR (wind calm · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).

Which airports are near El Paso (ELP)?

The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ, 224 mi).

What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?

A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

El Paso (ELP) delays and ground stop status

El Paso, TX · in Albuquerque Center (ZAB) airspace

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There is no ground stop at ELP as of Oct 15, 06:37 UTC.

El Paso (ELP, ICAO KELP) serves El Paso, TX and sits in Albuquerque Center (ZAB) airspace. Local time there is Thu, 12:41 AM MDT. GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at ELP in the last 90 days, while 790 ground stops were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide, which puts ELP among the quieter airports.

No ground stop at ELP right now

No ground stops, delay programs or reported delays. Updated Oct 15, 06:37 UTC.

Weather nowVFRWind calm · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

Delay outlook · 12 hLow

No notable disruptions expected at El Paso International Airport over the next 12 hours.

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Departures and arrivals

Flights at ELP from an hour ago to the next several hours, local time. Late means 15+ minutes behind schedule.

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Weather at ELP

Current conditions and weather alerts

VFRgood conditions

Wind calm · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

METAR KELP 150551Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP100 T02110056 10267 20211 51010 $

Observed Oct 15, 05:51 UTC (KELP)

High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 11:35PM MDT until October 16 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Full forecast at weather.gov

Weather briefing

Calm now, strong winds and blowing dust Thursday evening

Delays likely

Now: Clear, calm skies with no wind at the moment.

Later: Winds pick up Thursday, gusting to 30 mph after 5 PM. From 8 PM, winds near 31 mph with gusts to 49 mph and blowing dust.

High wind warning in effect until Friday noon
Gusts to 49 mph and blowing dust after 8 PM Thursday
Strong winds Thursday evening could cause flight delays

AI-written · may contain mistakes. Written from the latest METAR, TAF and weather alerts. Not for flight planning.

Forecast for ELP

Model forecast in local time (MDT). For official aviation forecasts, see the TAF.

Next 24 hours

Now71°61%
1 AM71°61%
2 AM70°51%
3 AM69°61%
4 AM68°71%
5 AM65°80%
6 AM64°8G150%
7 AM63°9G140%
8 AM63°9G140%
9 AM64°100%
10 AM66°110%
11 AM68°110%
12 PM71°120%
1 PM74°12G210%
2 PM75°13G230%
3 PM76°15G230%
4 PM77°160%
5 PM77°150%
6 PM77°150%
7 PM73°250%
8 PM71°26G311%
9 PM68°291%
10 PM66°301%
11 PM63°29G361%

Wind in knots (arrow shows where it blows) · chance of rain or snow

TodaySunny · wind to 30 kt63° / 77°
FriOvercast · wind to 31 kt55° / 64°
SatSunny · wind to 17 kt50° / 66°

Sunrise 7:08 AM Sunset 6:33 PM

TAF summary

Terminal forecast for ELP, valid 15/0600Z to 16/0600Z (UTC)

15/0600Z–1400Z
34006KT · 6+ mi · SKC
VFR
15/1400Z–2300Z · From
36011KT · 6+ mi · FEW 25,000
VFR
15/2300Z–0200Z · From
02016G26KT · 6+ mi · FEW 25,000
VFR
16/0200Z–0600Z · From
06027G43KT · 5 mi · FEW 25,000 · blowing dust
MVFR

Decoded table and raw TAF

ELP history, forecast and airspace

Ground stops at ELP

Recorded by GroundStop.app, last 90 days

Last 30 days: 0
Last 90 days: 0
Average length: —
Longest: —

Forecast for ELP (TAF)

Issued 15/0520Z · valid 15/0600Z to 16/0600Z · times are UTC (Z)

When	Change	Category	Wind	Visibility	Clouds	Weather
15/0600Z–1400Z	Base	VFR	34006KT	6+ mi	SKC	—
15/1400Z–2300Z	From	VFR	36011KT	6+ mi	FEW 25,000	—
15/2300Z–0200Z	From	VFR	02016G26KT	6+ mi	FEW 25,000	—
16/0200Z–0600Z	From	MVFR	06027G43KT	5 mi	FEW 25,000	blowing dust

TAF KELP 150520Z 1506/1606 34006KT P6SM SKC FM151400 36011KT P6SM FEW250 FM152300 02016G26KT P6SM FEW250 FM160200 06027G43KT 5SM BLDU FEW250 WS020/07050KT

White outline: Albuquerque Center. Open the live map

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About El Paso

ELP at a glance

IATA / FAA code: ELP
ICAO code: KELP
Location: El Paso, TX, United States
Coordinates: 31.8072° N, 106.3776° W
Time zone: America/Denver · now Thu, 12:41 AM MDT
ATC center (ARTCC): Albuquerque Center (ZAB)
Ground stops, last 90 days: 0

Airports near ELP

Straight-line distance from ELP

ABQ Albuquerque Sunport
Albuquerque, NM · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
224 mi
360 km

ELP ground stop FAQ

Is there a ground stop at El Paso (ELP) right now?: No. As of Oct 15, 06:37 UTC there is no ground stop at ELP. This page updates every minute.
How often does ELP have ground stops?: GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at ELP in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.
What causes ground stops at ELP?: Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.
Which air traffic control center handles ELP?: ELP is in the airspace of Albuquerque Center (ZAB), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Is weather affecting ELP right now?: There is a High Wind Warning in effect for the ELP area. Current conditions are VFR (wind calm · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).
Which airports are near El Paso (ELP)?: The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ, 224 mi).
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?: A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

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