The wind caused a major inconvenience for people flying in and out of DFW Airport on Tuesday. Departures and arrivals, according to the FAA, were delayed on average by more than five hours. By 9 p.m. Tuesday, 695 delays were reported, and upwards of 600 cancellations had a ripple effect into Wednesday.

Hundreds of flights have been either canceled or delayed at DFW International Airport as strong winds move across North Texas. According to our First Alert Weather Team, winds from the southwest have been recorded at 20 to 35 mph, with frequent gusts up to 50 mph. Isolated gusts 60 to 65 mph are also possible Friday.

Strong winds in North Texas have caused numerous flight cancellations and delays at DFW Airport during the busy spring break travel period. Despite the disruptions, the airport remains calm.