Thunderstorms are said to be responsible for the move that will cause travel chaos.

Thunderstorms have grounded all flights at Dallas Fort Worth International airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced a group stop on Wednesday morning. It is expected to last until the early afternoon at the major hub.

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9 mins ago14:33 Lauran O'Toole

Dallas Fort Worth International largest airport in Texas

The disruption this morning is bound to have caused chaos as Dallas Fort Worth International airport is the largest airport in Texas and the second largest in the United States (behind Denver International Airport).

It is also the largest hub for American Airlines which is headquartered near the airport.

With five terminals it is one of the world's busiest and most connected airports in the world.

32 mins ago14:10 Lauran O'Toole

Thundery showers to continue throughout the day

Although weather conditions are improving thundery showers in the area are to continue throughout the day, according to BBC Weather.

46 mins ago13:56 Lauran O'Toole

List of delayed arrival flights

Here is a list of delayed arrival flights over the next hour:

American Airlines arrival from Corpus Christi Korean Air arrival From Incheon American Airlines arrival From Austin American Airlines arrival From San Antonio American Airlines arrival From Northwest Arkansas American Airlines arrival From Aguascalientes American Airlines arrival From Chicago American Airlines arrival From Baton Rouge American Airlines arrival From Tulsa American Airlines arrival from Lubbock American Airlines arrival from McAllen Delta Airlines arrival from Atlanta American Airlines arrival from Springfield American Airlines arrival from Milwaukee American Airlines arrival from Roswell American Airlines arrival from Charleston American Airlines arrival from El Paso

49 mins ago13:53 Lauran O'Toole

Some planes start to take off as delays remain

A select number of planes are starting to take off from Dallas Fort Worth International airport, however, a handul of flights both departing and arriving are delayed.

57 mins ago13:45 Lauran O'Toole

North Texas battered by extreme storms

Last night North Texas was battered by extreme storms with some areas seeing more than three inches.

A flood watch was in effect for Anderson, Bosque, Ellis, Freestone, Henderson, Hill, Johnson, Navarro and Red River counties. This weather warning expired at 7am GMT-5 (1pm BST).

1 hour ago13:41 Lauran O'Toole

Delays near an hour

Dallas Fort Worth International airport is currently experiencing delays of 54 minutes, according to FAA's Air Traffic Control System Command Center.

This is due to extreme weather and thunderstorms.

1 hour ago13:34 Lauran O'Toole

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A huge thunderstorm has caused havoc at Dallas Fort Worth International airport, grounding all flights.

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