Spending time at the airport can be exciting when you’re jetting off on a long-awaited trip, but barring a long layover, there’s always a limit to how long you actually want to be sitting around the terminal. And while the weather can play a factor in your plane taking off on schedule at any time of the year, the snowy and windy conditions of winter can make issues even worse. Since no one can control the elements, it can pay to know which hubs are most susceptible to problems when planning travel during the colder months. Here are the U.S. airports most likely to face major delays during a winter storm in 2025 and 2026, according to data.

1. Chicago O’Hare (ORD)

The Windy City may not be a literal nickname (fun fact: it actually came from locals bragging so much about their hometown), b

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