Over 1,100 Flights Delayed at DIA Due to Strong Colorado Winds
A severe wind event affected Denver International Airport (DIA) on Tuesday, resulting in over 1,100 flight delays and numerous cancellations. High winds swept across Colorado’s Front Range and Eastern Plains, prompting significant disruptions in air travel.
Impact of High Winds at DIA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recognized the challenging conditions and implemented a ground delay at DIA early Tuesday morning. This delay lasted until 8 p.m., with flights averaging a two-hour hold.
Flight Statistics
- Total Delays: 1,120 flights
- Cancellations: 96 flights
- United Airlines Delays: 417 flights
- Southwest Airlines Delays: 326 flights
- SkyWest Airlines Delays: 241 flights
- Frontier Airlines Delays: 49 flights
- Delta Airlines Delays: 28 flights
- American Airlines Delays: 25 flights
- Key Lime Air Delays: 11 flights
- Other Airlines: Delayed between one and seven flights
Flight Cancellations by Airline
- SkyWest: 64 flights
- Southwest: 25 flights
- United: 7 flights
As conditions remained volatile, travelers are encouraged to check with their airlines for the latest updates on flight status. This situation is developing, and further changes may occur.
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