The Orlando International Airport is a common choice for travelers to fly through when traveling to Disney World. While all airports deal with delays and cancellations, we have a warning if you are flying through the Orlando International Airport today.
A ground stop has been issued for the Orlando International Airport today, July 16th, 2024.Â
Update as of 2:30PM ET: the ground stop has been extended until 3:30PM ET. There is a 30-60% chance of extension past 3:30PM.
Orlando International Airport is currently under a ground stop until 2:30PM ET (with a high probability of extension) due to thunderstorms. This ground stop affects departures to Orlando International Airport from certain areas of the country.Â
Flights leaving from the red areas below are currently grounded and will not be able to depart for Orlando International Airport. Orlando International Airport has had 137 delayed flights and 10 canceled flights so far today, however, those numbers may increase with the incoming thunderstorms.
The ground stop is currently set to expire at 2:30PM ET, but the message states that there is a high probability (greater than 60%) that the ground stop will be extended even further. The Orlando International Airport also posted a message on X/Twitter warning of a weather alert. The message stated that due to weather conditions, airline operations may be impacted.Â
We will continue to keep an eye on the weather conditions. While it is not uncommon to see Orlando International Airport impacted by weather such as thunderstorms, it can definitely be a frustrating experience if you are impacted by delays or cancellations. If you are currently in the parks or planning on being in the parks today, be prepared for potential weather. Make sure you have rain gear and be careful if you are traveling. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news!
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