LAS: Private Jet Skids Off Runway, Triggering Ground Stop and Hundreds of Delays at Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — October 19, 2026. A private jet went off the end of a runway and through a perimeter fence at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) late Sunday morning, October 18. The FAA stopped flights bound for Las Vegas for a time, and hundreds of flights were delayed.

What happened

The incident: At about 11 a.m. local time on Sunday, October 18, a Dassault Falcon 50 business jet left Runway 1L during a takeoff attempt and hit the airport’s perimeter fence. No injuries were reported. No commercial passenger aircraft was involved.
Runways: Runways 1L and 1R were both closed for inspection. FOX5 Las Vegas’s updated report says the runways have reopened. Exact reopening time: TBA.
Ground stop: The FAA began a ground stop at 10:46 a.m. Pacific time for flights heading to Las Vegas. It was first expected to end at 12:15 p.m. and was then extended to an estimated 1:15 p.m. News 3 Las Vegas later reported the stop had been lifted. Exact end time: TBA.
Delays: FAA data showed delays averaging over an hour, and FlightAware counted about 330 to 350 delayed flights. Cancellation totals were not available.
Cause: Not yet known.

What it means for travelers

The ground stop has been lifted, but the knock-on effects may not be over. Missed connections from Sunday’s delays may push extra travelers onto Monday flights out of LAS, so flights may be fuller than usual.
Check flight status before you go. The airport told travelers to check with their airlines about flight status.