Highlights
- Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport was placed under a ground stop Sunday night due to storms, according to AZFamily.
- A separate ground stop was also issued Sunday morning, per KTAR, marking at least two disruptions in a single day.
- Low visibility conditions from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 12 were cited in a prior 12News report on a related stoppage.
- Monsoon activity is expected to continue through the week across the metro Phoenix area, according to KTAR.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was placed under a ground stop Sunday night as monsoon storms moved through the Valley, AZFamily reported. The Federal Aviation Administration halted operations at the airport due to the weather conditions.
A separate ground stop had also been issued Sunday morning for departures headed to Sky Harbor, KTAR reported. A prior stoppage on July 12 cited low visibility from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., according to a 12News report on that incident.
The disruptions follow a wall of dust that moved through the Valley earlier this week, which ABC15 reported also triggered a ground stop. AZCentral noted that the National Weather Service issued warnings for rain and blowing dust in Phoenix during the same stretch of weather.
Monsoon activity is expected to continue through the week across the metro Phoenix area, KTAR reported. Travelers with Sky Harbor flights should check with their carriers for updated departure status.
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- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 14/07/2026 02:05
- ktar.com retrieved 14/07/2026 02:05
- 12News retrieved 14/07/2026 02:05
- ABC15 Arizona retrieved 14/07/2026 02:05
- AZ Central retrieved 14/07/2026 02:05
- ktar.com retrieved 14/07/2026 02:05
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