US: Adverse weather conditions prompt flight disruptions at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Broward County, Fla., April 17

Event

Adverse weather is causing flight disruptions at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Broward County, Florida, April 17. Arriving and departing flights were briefly halted due to thunderstorms; although flights have now resumed, they were facing average delays of nearly 170 minutes as of around 16:15. Specifically, departure delays were averaging 75 minutes and were increasing as of the afternoon of April 17.

Any backlogs may exacerbate flight disruptions, causing additional delays and cancellations, over the coming hours. Long lines are possible at airport security checkpoints.

Advice

Confirm flight status with your airline if traveling via FLL April 17-early April 18. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is verified.