A massive haboob swept through Phoenix, creating an enormous wall of dust that darkened the sky and left thousands without power. Heavy rain and winds prompted a temporary ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with one in four flights delayed and more than 300 delays recorded. Flightradar24 data showed 43 flights diverted; many landed at nearby airports like Tucson, while others returned to origin. Several long-haul and domestic flights circled, diverted to Las Vegas or California, and later reached Phoenix with multi-hour delays.
A huge dust storm in Phoenix forced more than 40 flights to land elsewhere on Monday evening, delaying passengers by up to five hours. Also known as a haboob, the enormous wall of dust darkened the sky and left thousands of people without power. The ensuing storm brought heavy rain and wind, and a temporary ground stop was put in place at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
British Airways Flight 289 had flown nine hours from London before changing course over Arizona, circling once, then diverting to Las Vegas, 250 miles away. Meanwhile, an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon, spent two and a half hours flying to Phoenix - but had to turn around during its descent. After nearly four hours in the air, it too diverted to Las Vegas.
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