"Low-ceiling clouds are causing a ground delay at San Francisco International Airport on Thursday, pushing flights back more than an hour. The foggy skies can contribute to low visibility for flights, forcing air traffic controllers to slow down the cadence of takeoffs and landings. There have been 159 flight delays at SFO on Thursday as of publication, according to FlightAware. The average delay is 68 minutes but is expected to improve throughout the day. The maximum delay is 3 hours and 20 minutes."
"United Airlines has the highest number of delayed flights, with 43 flights delayed. SkyWest, which operates flights for United, Delta, American Airlines and Alaska, had 40 flights delayed as of publication. The delay was assigned to airports within 1,400 nautical miles and included Vancouver International Airport, Edmonton International Airport, Calgary International Airport, Victoria International Airport and Kelowna International Airport. The weather is not affecting any other nearby airports."
Low-ceiling clouds and fog at San Francisco International Airport are causing a ground delay that has pushed many flights back more than an hour. There have been 159 flight delays at SFO, with an average delay of 68 minutes and a maximum delay of 3 hours and 20 minutes. Air traffic controllers are slowing the cadence of takeoffs and landings due to reduced visibility. United Airlines has 43 delayed flights and SkyWest has 40 delayed flights. The delays affect flights assigned within 1,400 nautical miles, including multiple Canadian airports. The weather otherwise is expected to be clear with clouds clearing by midday, and light to moderate rain is possible this weekend mainly over the North Bay with up to 1 inch. More than 1,000 SFO employees, including FAA staff, have been working without pay since Oct. 1 because of the federal government shutdown.
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