This week’s barrage of storms caused some massive issues at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Over 2,000 flights have already been delayed or canceled this week, leading to some extreme reactions for Charlotte travelers.
According to airport traffic data from FlightAware, there were 487 Charlotte Douglas delays on Monday, and 739 delays and 6 cancelations on Tuesday. Wednesday saw 732 delays and 205 cancelations, and there have already been 83 delays and 43 cancelations so far today.
The FAA issued a ground stop on Wednesday due to heavy rain and storms, halting flights for hours. This full ground stop led to the largest amount of outright cancelations for several airlines.
Yesterday’s storm impacts are extending into today. Please check your flight status with your airline prior to arriving to #CLTairport. pic.twitter.com/ZMsPS7yXTM
— CLT Airport (@CLTAirport) May 16, 2024
Although Thursday’s forecast looks calmer, more rain and storms are expected to move in on Friday and over the weekend, potentially causing more Charlotte Douglas delays.
Travelers are advised to check their flight status and plan accordingly as the weather continues to impact the airport operations.
✈️ Traffic Report: Low ☁️ and🌧️could impact flights at @EWRairport, @JFKairport, @LGAairport, @PHLAirport, @Reagan_Airport, @BWI_Airport, @Dulles_Airport, @CLTAirport, @MCO, @flySFO, @DENAirport and @LASairport. https://t.co/teUeDe1gXx pic.twitter.com/7JPmdHMzcs
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) May 15, 2024
