Major airports across California and the United States experienced significant delays on Friday morning, with some facilities facing partial closures. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) reported average delays of 45 minutes, attributed by the FAA to low clouds. Departures at San Diego International Airport were delayed by nearly an hour because of wind.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport also reported widespread delays. Additionally, airports in Boston and Miami experienced disruptions on Friday morning. Partial closures are currently in effect at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), San Diego International Airport, and John Wayne Airport in California, according to the FAA.
IMAGE5 A Volaris Airbus A320-233 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport with the Theme Building and air traffic control tower in the background.
IMAGE7 A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 in California One livery taxis at SFO, with the control tower and "SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO THE INDUSTRIAL CITY" hillside sign in the background.
IMAGE6 Helicopter view of San Diego International Airport showing the terminal buildings, parked planes, and a runway, with a marina and city in the background.
IMAGE4 Southwest Airlines aircraft takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport as travelers are dropped off at departures.
This is a developing story and updates will be provided as they become available.