Rain and Low Clouds May Slow Flights at Nine U.S. Airports on November 5
UNITED STATES — November 5, 2026. Rain and low clouds may cause flight delays at nine major U.S. airports on Thursday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration’s daily air traffic report.
The FAA identified New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); Philadelphia International Airport (PHL); the Washington-area airports Reagan National (DCA), Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) and Washington Dulles (IAD); Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL); and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
What the FAA report does — and does not — mean
The report is a planning forecast, not a confirmation that every flight at the listed airports will be delayed. Weather, runway configuration, air traffic demand and airline operations can change during the day. A specific itinerary may operate on time even when an airport is named in the forecast, while a connection elsewhere can still be affected.
The FAA advises travelers to check flight-specific information with their airline. Passengers should match the flight number with the correct travel date because airlines reuse the same flight number on different days.
Steps for travelers flying through the Northeast
New York, Philadelphia and Washington form a busy connected airspace corridor. A disruption at one hub can affect aircraft and crews scheduled for later flights at another airport. Travelers connecting through JFK, LGA, EWR, PHL, DCA, BWI or IAD should review both segments of the itinerary rather than checking only the first departure.
Confirm the flight status in the airline’s app or official website before leaving for the airport.
Review the connection time and terminal information, especially if the itinerary uses different airlines.
Keep notifications enabled for gate, boarding and rebooking messages.
If a delay appears, check the airline’s same-day change or rebooking options before joining an airport service line.
Atlanta and Seattle connections
Atlanta is a major connecting hub, so a weather-related delay there can affect itineraries well beyond Georgia. Seattle is a key gateway for Alaska, the Pacific Northwest and trans-Pacific travel. Passengers using ATL or SEA should check the status of the inbound aircraft when that information is available through the airline; a flight can be delayed because the aircraft or crew arrived late from another city.
What to verify before accepting a change
Airline policies vary by carrier, fare and cause of disruption. Travelers should confirm whether a proposed change preserves the destination, travel date, baggage arrangements and onward connections. Hotel, meal or ground-transport assistance is not automatic for every weather delay. The airline’s written notice or customer-service record is the best source for what applies to an individual booking.
Travelers should not rely on a general airport weather report as proof that a particular flight is canceled. If the airline changes or cancels the trip, retain the notification and receipts for any expenses before requesting reimbursement from the airline or a travel-insurance provider.
Primary source
Federal Aviation Administration — Daily Air Traffic Report , updated Thursday, November 5, 2026. The FAA also directs travelers to its operational status service and reminds passengers to obtain flight-specific delay information from their air carrier.
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