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Atlanta airport returns to normal operations after storm

Matt Bell, of Flowery Branch, Ga., rests next to his luggage as he sits out a six-hour delay trying to get to Salt Lake City for a ski trip during an FAA-ordered ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport when a winter storm moved into the South bringing a mix of snow, sleet and rain Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Tulis) Matt Bell, of Flowery Branch, Ga., rests next to his luggage as he sits out a six-hour delay trying to get to Salt Lake City for a ski trip during an FAA-ordered ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport when a winter storm moved into the South bringing a mix of snow, sleet and rain Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Tulis)

By Associated Press February 26, 2015 1 min read

ATLANTA (AP) – Authorities say Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has returned to normal operations after a winter storm prompted delays on Wednesday.

The flight tracking service FlightAware early Thursday morning showed no arrival or departure delays at the world’s busiest airport.

Federal Aviation Administration officials say a ground delay was in effect at the airport Wednesday evening as snow and rain moved through north Georgia.

FAA officials say a ground delay means flights that have been held because of severe weather may not depart from Atlanta until they’re given clearance. Officials say the delay times are calculated to ensure a steady flow of air traffic.