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🔴 Forecast for the Week of November 2nd, 2026 🔴Â
This forecast is updated weekly using long-range data from the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center, AccuWeather, and checkpoint volume trends. For complete accuracy regarding specific delays, cancellations, or gate changes, always verify your flight status directly with your airline before heading to the airport.
| Airport | Estimated TSA Wait Times & Volume | Forecasted FAA Status & Flight Impact (Week-Long Outlook) | Traveler Recommendation & Arrival Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (GA) | HIGH: 55-75 min. Heavy passenger volume across concourses. | MODERATE: Mild November weather limits local weather holds, though persistently high connecting volumes require standard runway spacing buffers all week. | Arrive 3 hours early. General airside operations are stable; allow time for concourse train transit. |
| AUS – Austin-Bergstrom (TX) | MODERATE: 40-55 min. Sizable early departure banks. | MODERATE: Local weather is clear, but active airfield runway construction requires minor ground taxiing buffers. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Construction reroutes warrant extra tarmac time. |
| BNA – Nashville (TN) | HIGH: 45-65 min. Deep tourist screening queues. | LOW: Pleasant autumn weather across Tennessee; smooth regional flight tracks expected all week. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Checkpoint queues remain consistently deep. |
| BOS – Boston Logan (MA) | HIGH: 45-60 min. Heavy terminal queues. | SEVERE: Listed in the FAA operations plan for active Ground Delay Programs. The final weeks of the Runway 09-27 closure continue to severely limit arrival capacity. | Arrive 3.5 hours early. Runway closure creates a high risk of cascading holds during peak travel windows. |
| BWI – Baltimore/Washington (MD) | MODERATE: 40-50 min. Steady passenger flow. | MODERATE: Cool, breezy conditions across the Mid-Atlantic limit severe weather delays, but dense regional air traffic requires minor arrival pacing. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Mid-Atlantic traffic density warrants extra buffer room. |
| CLE – Cleveland (OH) | MODERATE: 35-45 min. Regular screening pace. | MODERATE: Lake-effect mixed precipitation moving through the Great Lakes will cause minor en-route approach adjustments. | Arrive 2 hours early. Expect minor en-route flight path detours due to lake-effect weather. |
| CLT – Charlotte Douglas (NC) | HIGH: 50-70 min. High concourse congestion. | HIGH: High connecting volume combined with seasonal wind shears will cause rolling gate holds and taxiway backups. | Arrive 3 hours early. Build ample buffer time for concourse gate switches. |
| CMH – Columbus (OH) | MODERATE: 35-45 min. Continuous regular speed. | LOW: Unobstructed Midwest airspace; operations running cleanly on schedule all week. | Arrive 2 hours early. Minimal flight disruption expected. |
| CVG – Cincinnati (OH/KY) | MODERATE: 35-45 min. Standard lane metrics. | LOW: Airside operations running predictably on time. | Arrive 2 hours early. Expect standard terminal transit speeds. |
| DAL – Dallas Love Field (TX) | MODERATE: 40-50 min. Steady checkpoint pace. | LOW: Clean local flight tracks matching a stable regional weather outlook all week. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Fully optimized hub performance expected. |
| DCA – Ronald Reagan Washington (DC) | HIGH: 45-60 min. Sizable terminal queues. | HIGH: Listed in the FAA operations plan for minor airspace holds due to gusty Potomac River approaches and high passenger volume. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Gusty approaches can cause brief arrival spacing pauses. |
| DEN – Denver (CO) | MODERATE: 45-60 min. Checkpoints consistently heavy. | SEVERE: A major early-winter storm brings accumulating snow and freezing temperatures. Expect active, full-scale de-icing delays and Ground Stops. | Arrive 3.5 hours early. Monitor flight status boards closely for winter weather schedule pauses. |
| DFW – Dallas/Fort Worth (TX) | HIGH: 50-70 min. Heavy connecting passenger banks. | HIGH: High volume connecting waves require strict aircraft pacing and flow control during peak daily arrival blocks. | Arrive 3 hours early. Allow extra time for gate switches across terminals. |
| DTW – Detroit Metropolitan (MI) | MODERATE: 35-45 min. Steady lines. | MODERATE: Frosty morning temperatures will require early de-icing routines, extending taxi times slightly on early departures. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Smooth transit expected through checkpoints, but planes may need extra tarmac time. |
| EWR – Newark Liberty (NJ) | HIGH: 50-65 min. Dense passenger queues. | HIGH: Strong autumnal crosswinds in the New York metro will force single-runway operations, causing extensive departure metering. | Arrive 3 hours early. Check flight status on your mobile app before leaving as wind delays compound. |
| FLL – Fort Lauderdale (FL) | HIGH: 50-65 min. Active vacation crowds. | HIGH: Listed in the FAA forecast for possible Ground Stops due to late-season tropical rain bands along the South Florida coast. | Arrive 3 hours early. Local rain activity can trigger sudden tarmac taxi holds. |
| HNL – Daniel K. Inouye (HI) | MODERATE: 35-45 min. Standard tourist flow. | LOW: Normal trade wind weather; transpacific flight tracks running cleanly without intervention. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Highly predictable operations projected. |
| HOU – William P. Hobby (TX) | MODERATE: 35-50 min. Normal checkpoint speed. | LOW: Normal airfield configurations active with zero flow controls expected for the week. | Arrive 2 hours early. Highly stable tracking. |
| IAD – Washington Dulles (DC) | MODERATE: 40-55 min. Global passenger flow heavy. | MODERATE: Listed in the FAA forecast for potential departure pacing during international banks due to brisk crosswinds. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Ensure standard buffer times for international flights. |
| IAH – George Bush Intercontinental (TX) | HIGH: 45-60 min. Sizable passenger footprint. | HIGH: Stable Gulf weather allows clean local operations, but heavy volume creates standard afternoon taxi congestion. | Arrive 3 hours early. Check airport gate updates and mobile flight alerts daily. |
| IND – Indianapolis (IN) | MODERATE: 35-45 min. Regular pace. | LOW: Clear, crisp conditions; zero active airfield bottlenecks this week. | Arrive 2 hours early. Local network is structurally stable. |
| JAX – Jacksonville (FL) | MODERATE: 35-45 min. Regular terminal flow. | MODERATE: Traffic bypassing southern Florida storm bands adds heavy tracking loads to the northern Florida airspace sector all week. | Arrive 3 hours early. Structural volume delays active; monitor your flight timeline. |
| JFK – John F. Kennedy (NY) | HIGH: 55-75 min. High global departure volume. | HIGH: High crosswinds combined with oceanic route structures over the Atlantic will prompt widespread arrival spacing and oceanic detours. | Arrive 3 hours early. Verify gate status on mobile apps as international routes adjust. |
| LAS – Harry Reid (NV) | MODERATE: 45-60 min. Continuous terminal queues. | MODERATE: Active high volume controls in the FAA plan. Breezy but clear weather keeps operations fluid despite volume. | Arrive 3 hours early. High passenger volume can cause extended taxi and gate holds. |
| LAX – Los Angeles (CA) | HIGH: 45-65 min. Heavy international banks. | HIGH: Pacific low clouds and marine layers require strict approach spacing every morning, generally clearing by noon. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Morning flights face downstream flight delays due to weather holds. |
| LGA – LaGuardia (NY) | HIGH: 45-60 min. Heavy regional business volume. | HIGH: Wind shear constraints and gusty crosswinds in tight New York airspace will cause holding patterns and potential single-runway limits. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Minor to moderate departure pacing is standard during wind events. |
| MCI – Kansas City (MO) | MODERATE: 35-45 min. Normal terminal speed. | LOW: Fair weather dominating the region all week; zero active airfield bottlenecks. | Arrive 2 hours early. Highly stable operational performance expected. |
| MCO – Orlando (FL) | HIGH: 55-75 min. Dense vacationer foot traffic. | HIGH: Post-Halloween tourist surges combined with localized rain bands will force rolling holding patterns for arrivals. | Arrive 3.5 hours early. Expect packed check-in lines and rolling weather holds every day. |
| MDW – Chicago Midway (IL) | MODERATE: 40-55 min. Lines moving steadily. | MODERATE: Brisk winds and dropping temperatures across northern Illinois will cause minor approach pacing. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Expect standard winter volume pacing and terminal speeds. |
| MIA – Miami (FL) | HIGH: 50-65 min. Heavy tourist volume. | HIGH: Late-season tropical moisture will force wide oceanic flight detours and potential Ground Stops during heavy rain banks. | Arrive 3 hours early. Regional storm tracking will slow air traffic pacing throughout the week. |
| MSP – Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MN) | MODERATE: 35-50 min. Regular terminal pace. | HIGH: Snow and freezing rain fronts early in the week will require full de-icing programs, substantially stretching departure timelines. | Arrive 3 hours early. De-icing pads active; build in extra airside taxi time. |
| MSY – New Orleans (LA) | MODERATE: 35-45 min. Steady lane motion. | LOW: Clear conditions; air traffic control running inbound pacing smoothly. | Arrive 2 hours early. Highly stable week expected. |
| ONT – Ontario (CA) | MODERATE: 30-40 min. Screening moving fast. | LOW: Normal Inland Empire weather patterns; zero airfield holds active. | Arrive 2 hours early. Operations running smoothly and precisely on time. |
| ORD – Chicago O'Hare (IL) | HIGH: 50-70 min. High terminal passenger volume. | HIGH: Frosty mornings and extremely high flight volumes will cause rolling taxi delays and expanded aircraft separation. | Arrive 3 hours early. Winter weather protocols begin to engage, causing systemic slowdowns. |
| PBI – Palm Beach (FL) | MODERATE: 35-45 min. Steady lane speeds. | MODERATE: Tropical rain bands require frequent spacing modifications daily. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Minor flight path alterations are stretching flight times. |
| PDX – Portland (OR) | MODERATE: 35-45 min. Lanes clearing fast. | MODERATE: Heavy Pacific Northwest rain systems will require standard visual approach separation holds. | Arrive 2 hours early. Minor arrival spacing holds possible on rainy days. |
| PHL – Philadelphia (PA) | MODERATE: 40-50 min. Heavy terminal queues. | MODERATE: Breezy coastal conditions will require minor arrival metering during peak volume banks. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Expect minor weather-related departure pacing. |
| PHX – Phoenix Sky Harbor (AZ) | MODERATE: 35-50 min. Running smoothly. | LOW: Smooth fall weather allows for clean flight tracking without severe holds. | Arrive 2 hours early. Clean, predictable flight schedules projected. |
| PIT – Pittsburgh (PA) | MODERATE: 35-45 min. Moving normally. | LOW: Fair weather dominating; ideal regional baseline throughout the week. | Arrive 2 hours early. Highly stable week expected. |
| RDU – Raleigh-Durham (NC) | MODERATE: 35-50 min. Regular terminal pace. | LOW: Operations are fully normalized; schedule flows are running smoothly. | Arrive 2 hours early. Clear checkpoint flow anticipated. |
| RSW – Fort Myers (FL) | MODERATE: 40-50 min. Seasonal traffic growing. | MODERATE: Seasonal traffic increases combined with minor rain delays will cause localized flow control. | Arrive 3 hours early. Coastal storm paths require extra arrival flexibility. |
| SAN – San Diego (CA) | MODERATE: 35-50 min. Standard screening lanes. | MODERATE: Morning marine layer fog requires structured flight spacing and possible runway adjustments early in the day. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Low visibility triggers morning arrival spacing. |
| SAT – San Antonio (TX) | MODERATE: 35-45 min. Standard processing lanes. | LOW: Clear skies; normal airfield flow operations running precisely all week. | Arrive 2 hours early. Stable regional layout. |
| SEA – Seattle-Tacoma (WA) | MODERATE: 40-55 min. Checkpoints busy. | MODERATE: Heavy rain and low ceilings moving across the Pacific Northwest will trigger arrival spacing holds. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Rain and low ceilings limit visual approaches. |
| SFO – San Francisco (CA) | HIGH: 45-60 min. Heavy airport volume. | SEVERE: Listed in the FAA operations plan for planned Ground Delay Programs driven by heavy morning fog and persistent low stratus clouds. | Arrive 3.5 hours early. Fog-related capacity limits are active all week; recheck flight boards before heading to the airport. |
| SJC – San Jose (CA) | MODERATE: 30-40 min. Moving efficiently. | LOW: Clear conditions across the South Bay; running cleanly on time. | Arrive 2 hours early. No major flight tracking disruptions noted for the week. |
| SJU – San Juan (PR) | MODERATE: 40-50 min. Seasonal passenger volume. | LOW: Pleasant tropical weather patterns; standard hub throughput expected all week. | Arrive 2.5 hours early. Highly stable week projected. |
| SLC – Salt Lake City (UT) | MODERATE: 35-50 min. Moving fluidly. | MODERATE: Approaching cold fronts will drop temperatures and cause mountain snow showers, resulting in minor arrival pacing. | Arrive 2 hours early. Low-risk hub operations, though winter weather brings minor delays. |
| SMF – Sacramento (CA) | MODERATE: 30-40 min. Standard lines. | LOW: Clear conditions across the Central Valley; flight tracks running cleanly on schedule all week. | Arrive 2 hours early. Smooth operational performance expected. |
| SNA – John Wayne (CA) | MODERATE: 30-40 min. Standard queues. | LOW: Ideal Southern California flying weather; tracking smoothly throughout the week. | Arrive 2 hours early. Fully optimal flow across all sectors. |
| STL – St. Louis Lambert (MO) | MODERATE: 35-45 min. Steady sorting. | LOW: Clear of major convective constraints; airfield tracks performing steadily. | Arrive 2 hours early. High operational predictability this week. |
| TPA – Tampa (FL) | MODERATE: 40-50 min. Regular checkpoint pace. | MODERATE: Listed in the FAA operations plan for scattered rain initiatives. Coastal rain bands will force afternoon flight path deviations. | Arrive 3 hours early. Weather tracking will prompt minor rolling airfield holds consistently. |
Weekly Travel Advisory Notes:
🔴 Forecast for the Week of November 2nd, 2026Â
First Major De-Icing Operations of the Season (Denver/Midwest): An early-winter cold front moving through the Rockies and into the Midwest (DEN, MSP, ORD) brings freezing temperatures and accumulating snow this week. Expect systemic schedule padding as these major hubs spin up active seasonal de-icing operations, inherently extending aircraft taxi times before takeoff.
New York Metro Crosswinds Force Single-Runway Operations: Strong autumnal crosswinds sweeping across the East Coast are forcing controllers at Newark (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA), and Kennedy (JFK) to operate on single-runway configurations. This significantly cuts arrival and departure capacity, leading to extended metering and taxi holds.
Boston Logan (BOS) Runway Closure Nearing Final Stretch: Massport's 75-day main runway closure (Runway 09-27) is entering its final few weeks before its slated mid-November completion. Airfield capacity remains significantly diminished, prompting the FAA to issue proactive Ground Delay Programs across New England during peak travel banks regardless of local clear weather.
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