ROMULUS, Mich. – Flights at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport were temporarily halted Tuesday evening as thunderstorms moved through southeast Michigan, prompting federal aviation officials to issue a ground stop.
According to air traffic control advisories, the ground stop at Detroit Metro Airport took effect at 5:15 p.m. and is scheduled to remain in place until 7:45 p.m. on June 9, 2026.
The Federal Aviation Administration cited thunderstorms as the reason for the disruption, warning of potential delays for inbound and outbound flights.
As of Tuesday evening, officials reported average delays of 47 minutes, with some flights up to 81 minutes. More than 1,600 minutes of cumulative delays had been recorded.
The advisory indicated a medium probability that the ground stop could be extended depending on weather conditions.
The order affects flights departing from several major air traffic control centers serving parts of the Midwest and East Coast, including facilities in Chicago, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C.
Thunderstorms moved across portions of southeast Michigan throughout the afternoon and evening, prompting weather alerts in several communities and creating hazardous conditions for air travel.
Passengers traveling through Detroit Metro Airport are encouraged to check with their airline for the latest flight status information before heading to the airport.
No additional operational impacts were immediately announced.
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