Travelers heading to or from George Bush Intercontinental Airport encountered a hurdle today as officials declared a ground stop due to inclement weather. The severe thunderstorms sweeping through have paused all flights at IAH, trapping passengers and planes alike on the tarmac. In an abc13 report, a medium chance that the disruption might continue beyond the initially anticipated timeline.
The Federal Aviation Administration, showing concern for safety as storms thrashed, called the ground stop just after noon. Flights destined for the Houston hub from cities including Atlanta, Jacksonville, Dallas-Fort Worth, and others, are now in a holding pattern — at their point of origin, as per Click2Houston. Operations were halted at 11:53 a.m., with hopes to resume by 1:15 p.m., though this is subject to revision based on the tempest's whimsy, as is the nature of the skies.
Severe weather has caused major delays at Houston airports, affecting over 1,200 flights. According to the FAA, the average delay is around 50 minutes, with some waiting as long as 78 minutes.
Travelers using George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates, as weather conditions in Houston can change quickly. Travelers are advised to monitor updates and remain in contact with their airlines as the situation develops.
Weather conditions in the area may delay flights and some luggage. We ask for your patience as we work to run operations safely for everyone.
— Bush Airport (@iah) May 2, 2025
Please monitor the status of your trip with your airline.
Thank you and stay dry! pic.twitter.com/rqrauF9PnH
