Dense Fog Causes FAA Ground Stop at San Diego Airport, Delays Flights

SAN DIEGO — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop at San Diego International Airport Monday morning due to dense fog limiting visibility along the coastline. The ground stop began at 7:58 a.m. and was expected to remain until at least 9:15 a.m.

As of Monday morning, the airport recorded at least 65 delayed flights and two cancellations. Southwest Airlines experienced the majority of the delays, but multiple airlines were affected.

Travelers were encouraged to check flight statuses on the San Diego International Airport’s website. The Department of Transportation (DoT) advises airlines to provide timely updates to passengers regarding any flight status changes.

If a flight is scheduled to depart within seven days, airlines must inform customers at least 30 minutes after being notified of any changes. This information should be accessible on the airline’s website and through its reservation system.

Passengers may also utilize the DoT dashboard to see what services airlines are offering during delays. A green check mark indicates that an airline is providing certain services, while a red “x” means the airline has not committed to those services.

The FAA lifted the ground stop around 9:15 a.m., but many flights remained delayed. As of 8:30 a.m., two dozen flights were listed as delayed, although no flights had been canceled at that time.

Travelers should also check with their credit card companies for any travel delay protections available, as many banks, including Chase Bank and American Express, offer trip delay travel insurance.