FAA status for MSY
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Source: FAA National Airspace System Status. Covers ground stops, ground delay programs and airport-wide delays, not single flights.
How the weather affects flights
- Summer storms
- Hot, humid afternoons often bring thunderstorms that pause ramp work and briefly hold departures.
- Fog
- Cool mornings in late fall and winter can bring fog that slows arrivals.
- Hurricane season
- June 1 to November 30. When a storm threatens, airlines usually post change waivers; watch your airline's travel alerts and the National Weather Service.
Airport-wide holds show in the FAA box above and on the delays page.
Sources
Last checked October 12, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Details at the airport change often; the airport's website and your airline have the final word.