Helene causes flight delays, cancellations at Florida airports

MIAMI — Hurricane Helene hit Florida's Gulf Coast Thursday night as a major storm, prompting airports closures and causing flight delays and cancellations across the state.

Helene, which now is not classified as a tropical system, is moving through the Southeastern United States — and flights in and out of Florida airports are being impacted following landfall. 

At major hubs, Charlotte Douglas International Airport led the nation with 246 cancellations and 726 delays with Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta second with 178 cancellations and 799 delay with 

Here is the latest on Florida's airports and the number of cancellations and delays.

Miami International Airport (MIA)

Miami International Airport shared on X Thursday that it is open and that the airport is "committed to ensuring your travel plans go smoothly."

MIA also advised travelers to check with their airlines for the latest flight information.

As of Friday night, MIA was experiencing 137 delays and 19 cancellations for outbound and inbound flights.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shared on X that it is also open and operational.

However, travelers should contact their airlines for the latest flight information as bad weather in Broward County and in other parts of Florida due to the storm could cause cancellations and delays.

As of Friday night, FLL was experiencing 177 delays and 23 cancellations.

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

Palm Beach International Airport remains open and operational

PBI was experiencing 41 delays and 3 cancellations as of Friday night.

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Tampa International Airport said on its website Friday that it was open and operational.

"Parking garages, the Rental Car Center, and all other key passenger services have resumed," it said. "Please verify your flight information with your airline, as delays and cancellations are expected today."

TPA was experiencing 124 delays and 136 cancellations through Friday night.

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport said on its website Friday that it was open and advised travelers to check with their airline for flight information updates.

PIE was experiencing 18 cancellations and 20 delays through Friday night.

Tallahassee International Airport (TLH)

Tallahassee International Airport shared on X that operations were suspended Thursday and reopened early Friday morning, stating that the first commercial arrival is scheduled for this afternoon.

TLH also stated that it will continue to post updates on social media and the City of Tallahassee's website.

TLH was experiencing 17 cancellations and 17 delays through Friday night.

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

Jacksonville International Airport shared on X that it is open and operational; however, some flights were experiencing cancellations.

JAX advised travelers to contact their airlines to get the status of their flights.

JAX was experiencing 32 cancellations and 53 delays through Friday night.

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Orlando International Airport shared on X Friday that it remains open and operational.

MCO also advised travelers to contact their airlines for flight statuses as "a number of airlines are adjusting their schedules to better accommodate their travelers."

MCO was experiencing 188 delays and 29 cancellations through Friday night.

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