Is there a ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) right now?

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

How often does PHX have ground stops?

GroundStop.app recorded 16 ground stops at PHX in the last 90 days, lasting 57 min on average (longest 2 hr 12 min). That ranks tied #18 of 66 airports with ground stops.

What causes ground stops at PHX?

Recently the most common reasons at PHX were thunderstorms, low ceilings, wind. Nationally, thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, wind, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway issues are the usual causes.

Which air traffic control center handles PHX?

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

Is weather affecting PHX right now?

There are no weather alerts for the PHX area. Current conditions are VFR (wind 300° 4 kt · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).

Which airports are near Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)?

The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Tucson (TUS, 110 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.

Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) delays and ground stop status

Phoenix, AZ · in Albuquerque Center (ZAB) airspace

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

Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX, ICAO KPHX) serves Phoenix, AZ and sits in Albuquerque Center (ZAB) airspace. Local time there is Wed, 11:40 PM MST. In the last 90 days GroundStop.app recorded 16 ground stops at PHX, ranking tied #18 of 66 airports with ground stops (2% of 790 ground stops nationwide). A typical (median) ground stop there lasted 51 min, against 1 hr 23 min nationally. The most recent began on Oct 13 (Eastern time), citing low ceilings.

No ground stop at PHX right now

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

Weather nowVFRWind 300° 4 kt · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

Delay outlook · 12 hLow

Delays are expected to be low, though 16 ground stops at Phoenix in the last 90 days show occasional disruptions.

16 ground stops here in the last 90 days

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Departures and arrivals

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

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Weather at PHX

Current conditions and weather alerts

VFRgood conditions

Wind 300° 4 kt · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

METAR KPHX 150551Z 30004KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02170050 10244 20211 50002 $

Observed Oct 15, 05:51 UTC (KPHX)

No weather alerts for this airport's area.

Full forecast at weather.gov

Weather briefing

Clear and calm tonight, breezy and gusty Thursday afternoon

Minor impact

Now: Clear skies with a light breeze, visibility over 10 miles and no clouds.

Later: Clear and calm overnight into Thursday morning. Winds pick up around 11 AM Thursday, gusting to about 23 mph until around 6 PM, then ease again.

Gusty winds around 23 mph Thursday midday to early evening could cause minor delays
Skies stay clear through the forecast period

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

Forecast for PHX

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

Next 24 hours

Now74°60%
12 AM74°30%
1 AM73°20%
2 AM73°20%
3 AM72°41%
4 AM71°41%
5 AM70°6G111%
6 AM69°6G121%
7 AM69°6G131%
8 AM70°8G170%
9 AM73°11G180%
10 AM76°11G160%
11 AM79°10G180%
12 PM83°9G150%
1 PM85°9G150%
2 PM88°12G180%
3 PM90°180%
4 PM89°180%
5 PM88°160%
6 PM85°15G220%
7 PM83°18G270%
8 PM81°18G270%
9 PM81°17G260%
10 PM80°18G270%

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

TodaySunny · wind to 12 kt63° / 77°
ThuSunny · wind to 18 kt69° / 90°
FriSunny · wind to 25 kt73° / 86°

Sunrise 6:31 AM Sunset 5:56 PM

TAF summary

Terminal forecast for PHX, valid 15/0600Z to 16/1200Z (UTC)

15/0600Z–1500Z
VRB04KT · 6+ mi · SKC
VFR
15/1500Z–1800Z · From
05005KT · 6+ mi · SKC
VFR
15/1800Z–0100Z · From
05012G20KT · 6+ mi · SKC
VFR
16/0100Z–1200Z · From
04011KT · 6+ mi · SKC
VFR

Decoded table and raw TAF

PHX history, forecast and airspace

Ground stops at PHX

Recorded by GroundStop.app, last 90 days

Last 30 days: 8
Last 90 days: 16
Average length: 57 min
Longest: 2 hr 12 min

Most common reasons

thunderstorms · 13low ceilings · 1wind · 1

PHX ground stop patterns

Last 90 days, against every airport with a recorded ground stop. Times are local (America/Phoenix).

National rank: #18 of 66 (tied)
Share of all ground stops: 2% of 790
Median length: 51 min; 1 hr 23 min nationally
Most common start: afternoon; noon–6 PM
Busiest day: Sunday
Latest ground stop: Oct 13; low ceilings

Start time, local (16 stops with a known start)

overnight midnight–6 AM0
morning 6 AM–noon5
afternoon noon–6 PM7
evening 6 PM–midnight4

Recent ground stops at PHX

Started	Length	Reason
Oct 13, 13:50 UTC	36 min	low ceilings
Oct 12, 18:06 UTC	27 min	thunderstorms
Oct 11, 15:48 UTC	55 min	wind
Oct 10, 22:10 UTC	16 min	STAFFING
Oct 10, 20:26 UTC	47 min	thunderstorms
Sep 24, 13:47 UTC	40 min	thunderstorms
Sep 16, 21:26 UTC	1 hr 1 min	thunderstorms
Sep 16, 19:00 UTC	1 hr 1 min	thunderstorms
Aug 31, 03:27 UTC	2 hr 12 min	thunderstorms
Aug 24, 23:50 UTC	32 min	thunderstorms

Every ground stop at PHX → · Replay the latest on the map

Forecast for PHX (TAF)

Issued 15/0522Z · valid 15/0600Z to 16/1200Z · times are UTC (Z)

When	Change	Category	Wind	Visibility	Clouds	Weather
15/0600Z–1500Z	Base	VFR	VRB04KT	6+ mi	SKC	—
15/1500Z–1800Z	From	VFR	05005KT	6+ mi	SKC	—
15/1800Z–0100Z	From	VFR	05012G20KT	6+ mi	SKC	—
16/0100Z–1200Z	From	VFR	04011KT	6+ mi	SKC	—

TAF KPHX 150522Z 1506/1612 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM151500 05005KT P6SM SKC FM151800 05012G20KT P6SM SKC FM160100 04011KT P6SM SKC

White outline: Albuquerque Center. Open the live map

Other airports in Albuquerque Center

ABQAlbuquerque Sunport ELPEl Paso TUSTucson

About Phoenix Sky Harbor

PHX at a glance

IATA / FAA code: PHX
ICAO code: KPHX
Location: Phoenix, AZ, United States
Coordinates: 33.4342° N, 112.0116° W
Time zone: America/Phoenix · now Wed, 11:40 PM MST
ATC center (ARTCC): Albuquerque Center (ZAB)
Ground stops, last 90 days: 16 (#18 of 66 airports)

Airports near PHX

Straight-line distance from PHX

TUS Tucson
Tucson, AZ · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
110 mi
177 km

PHX ground stop FAQ

Is there a ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) right now?: No. As of Oct 15, 06:37 UTC there is no ground stop at PHX. This page updates every minute.
How often does PHX have ground stops?: GroundStop.app recorded 16 ground stops at PHX in the last 90 days, lasting 57 min on average (longest 2 hr 12 min). That ranks tied #18 of 66 airports with ground stops.
What causes ground stops at PHX?: Recently the most common reasons at PHX were thunderstorms, low ceilings, wind. Nationally, thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, wind, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway issues are the usual causes.
Which air traffic control center handles PHX?: PHX is in the airspace of Albuquerque Center (ZAB), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Is weather affecting PHX right now?: There are no weather alerts for the PHX area. Current conditions are VFR (wind 300° 4 kt · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).
Which airports are near Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)?: The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Tucson (TUS, 110 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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