FAA flags delay risks at SFO, Seattle, New York and Boston on November 12: what travelers should check
The Federal Aviation Administration’s current operations plan for Thursday, November 12, lists possible ground stops or delay programs at San Francisco, Seattle, New York-area airports, San Diego, Boston and South Florida. These are operational planning signals, not notices that every flight will be delayed or canceled. Passengers should confirm the status of their own flight with the airline.
Where the FAA sees possible constraints
In its advisory issued for 1100Z and later, the FAA said low ceilings were expected around Boston and San Francisco, while rain, wind or thunderstorms could affect Boston, the New York area and Philadelphia. Seattle/Boeing Field and San Diego were also due to be evaluated for traffic volume.
The plan described a ground stop or delay program as possible at Seattle/Boeing Field after 1400Z, San Francisco after 1500Z, San Diego after 1700Z and Boston after 1800Z. It described such measures as probable at LaGuardia, JFK and Newark after 1500Z. Those times are in Coordinated Universal Time, and the FAA can add, change or cancel traffic-management measures as conditions develop.
Runway work travelers should know about
Boston Logan: Runway 09/27 is listed closed through 1600Z on November 14.
Seattle-Tacoma: Runway 16C/34C is listed closed through 2359Z on November 15.
San Francisco: Work affecting Runway 01R/19L and Taxiway W is listed through 2359Z on November 15.
Orlando: Runway 17L/35R is listed closed through 2100Z on November 20.
Washington Dulles: Runway 01C/19C is listed closed through 2359Z on November 22.
A runway closure does not automatically mean an airport is closed. It can reduce available capacity, however, especially when weather or traffic demand is already limiting operations.
Practical checks before leaving
Check the airline app or website for the current flight, gate and connection status.
Look at the departure and arrival airports, not only the origin: a late inbound aircraft can affect a later flight.
Allow additional connection time where practical, particularly at airports with both weather and runway constraints.
If a delay appears, review the airline’s rebooking options before traveling to the airport.
Primary source: FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center — Current Operations Plan Advisory , Advisory 020 for November 12, 2026. The FAA updates this page during the day, so conditions may differ after publication.
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