"Miserable weather conditions have prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to extend its ground delay at San Francisco International Airport, with significant delays anticipated for travelers. At 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the FAA extended its early morning ground delay at SFO until midnight, citing wind conditions. The average delay time is two hours and 14 minutes; however, travelers may experience delays lasting almost five hours and 30 minutes, according to the FAA."
"As of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 126 flights leaving SFO and 135 flights arriving at SFO have been delayed, according to FlightAware. United Airlines, which accounts for more than 45% of the airport's traffic, has experienced 109 delays, followed by SkyWest, a regional airline, with 51 delayed flights so far. As of 5 p.m., 61% of departing flights and 61% of arriving flights at SFO are on time, according to FlightView."
Southeast winds, wet runways and low cloud ceilings prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to extend an early morning ground delay at San Francisco International Airport until midnight. The FAA reported an average delay time of two hours and 14 minutes, with potential delays reaching almost five hours and 30 minutes. As of 5 p.m., FlightAware showed 126 departing and 135 arriving flights delayed. United Airlines accounted for 109 delays, representing more than 45% of airport traffic; SkyWest had 51 delayed flights. FlightView indicated 61% of departing and arriving flights were on time as of 5 p.m. Forecasts expect drier conditions and westerly winds by tomorrow. Travelers and pick-up drivers should monitor flight status with their airline.
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