A ground stop has been issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the world’s busiest airport, as winter storm Cora delivers a wintry blast across the Southeast. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that the stop went into effect shortly after 9 a.m. Friday and is expected to remain in place until 2 p.m. ET.
The disruption has led to 863 flight cancellations at the airport by late morning, according to FlightAware, with ripple effects extending across the nation. As of now, more than 2,800 flights nationwide have been canceled.
Adding to the chaos, an aircraft at ATL aborted takeoff Friday morning, resulting in an emergency evacuation. Passengers exited via emergency slides, and four people sustained minor injuries, with one transported for further care. The airport reported delays due to both the incident and severe weather conditions.
Snow falls at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on January 10. The ground stop at the airport has contributed to thousands of flight cancellations. Snow falls at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on January 10. The ground stop at the airport has contributed to thousands of flight cancellations. Joe Raedle/Getty
Why This Matters
Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport serves as a critical hub for domestic and international travel. Disruptions at this airport often trigger a cascade of delays and cancellations across the United States.
Alex DaSilva, a meteorologist with AccuWeather, highlighted the widespread impact of the storm during a media briefing on Friday morning, noting that flight delays at major hubs like Atlanta could affect travelers
Snow in Atlanta Leads to Travel Chaos as 3,000 Flights Canceled
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