Ground delay at Bush Airport lifted after runway construction

HOUSTON - The ground delay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport has been lifted after it was issued due to reported runway construction, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Bush Airport ground delay

What we know:

Departures at Bush Airport were reportedly delayed for about more than an hour.

The FAA said the ground delay was expected to last until 12:59 p.m.

Under a ground delay, planes are being held at their departure airports so they arrive exactly when IAH has a spot for them.

What we don't know:

It is unclear what work had to be dont to the runway.

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