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High winds and low clouds disrupt 569 flights at Harry Reid International Airport

High winds and low clouds disrupt 569 flights at Harry Reid International Airport

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Checked by Matteo Floris

Last updated on October 12, 2026

569

Affected flights

Affected airports

569

Affected flights

Affected airports

Disruption overview

Weather disrupted 569 flights at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on 11 October 2026, with 522 delays and 47 cancellations linked to high winds and low clouds. Some arrivals and flights bound for Las Vegas faced average delays of about 50 minutes, while arrival delays for aircraft already airborne were 15 minutes or less. If you're traveling through the airport, check your flight's status directly with your airline before making changes to your plans. Weather-related compensation is generally unlikely under EC 261 or equivalent UK rules where applicable, but care and assistance rights may still apply depending on your journey.

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Disruption details

High winds and low clouds caused delays and cancellations at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, United States, on 11 October 2026. The airport recorded 522 delayed flights and 47 cancellations, bringing the total to 569 affected flights.

For passengers, this meant longer waits or having to change travel plans when a flight was canceled. If you're traveling to or from Las Vegas, check with your airline to confirm whether your flight is affected.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified the weather as the cause of the disruption. Some arrivals and flights heading to Las Vegas faced average delays of around 50 minutes. Arrival delays for aircraft already in the air were 15 minutes or less.

Those figures describe different parts of the arrival process, rather than a single waiting time for every passenger. Your airline can confirm the status of your individual flight and advise you on check-in and boarding times.

Because the disruption was caused by weather outside the airline's control, compensation would generally not be payable under EC 261 or the equivalent UK rules, if those rules apply to your journey.

That doesn't mean you're without support. If your flight is covered by EC 261, care and assistance rights can still apply during weather disruption. Depending on your circumstances, these may include food and refreshments during a long wait, accommodation and transportation for an overnight delay, or rerouting or a refund after a cancellation.

The support you're entitled to depends on your flight and the applicable rules. Ask your airline what assistance is available. You can also use AirHelp's free flight checker to understand whether your journey qualifies for compensation.

Know your rights

These are your air passenger rights

When your flight's disrupted, you may be entitled to various forms of care and compensation under EC 261 and other applicable laws.

Rerouting or refund

If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. You may also get a full refund if you no longer wish to travel.

Care and assistance

Your airline must provide food and refreshments if your journey is delayed more than a few hours.

Accommodation

If you are away from home and your journey is delayed overnight, the airline must offer you accommodation and transportation to it.

Communication

Under EC 261 you are entitled to 2 phone calls or emails if your journey is delayed over 1 hour. No compensation when a disruption is caused by extraordinary circumstances, as this appears to be.

This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight. Always follow the directions of your airline, particularly with regard to check-in and boarding times.

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Quick facts

Summary

Disruption

Delays and Cancellations

Cause

Weather issue

Status

Current disruption

Compensation

Not eligible for compensation

Flights affected

569

Airports affected

Harry Reid International Airport

Cities affected

Las Vegas

Countries affected

United States

Checked by

Matteo Floris

Date updated

October 12, 2026

What to do if your flight is delayed, canceled, or overbooked

If you're traveling to, from, or within the European Union, here's what you should do when you experience a disruption.

Gather evidence that your flight was delayed, canceled, or overbooked.

Get the airline to provide written confirmation of the disruption and the reason behind it.

Request an alternative flight to your destination — or a refund if you no longer wish to travel.

Make a note of the arrival time at your final destination.

Ask the airline to provide vouchers for meals and refreshments.

Avoid signing documents or accepting offers that may waive your passenger rights.

If an overnight stay is required, ask the airline to provide accommodation.

Save receipts for any additional expenses caused by the disruption.

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