MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 9, 2026 — More than 60% of Friday’s flights at Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) have been cancelled as Hurricane Isaias heads for a landfall that forecasters place between Mobile Bay and the Florida Panhandle. No formal airport closure had been reported in the coverage we reviewed.
What is happening
- Cancellations: FlightAware data cited by the Associated Press shows more than 60% of Friday, October 9 flights at MOB cancelled.
- Airport closure: none reported so far. Closure and reopening times, if any: TBA.
- The storm: Isaias is a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds. Landfall is forecast late Friday between Mobile Bay, Alabama, and Choctawhatchee Bay, Florida.
- Warnings: a hurricane warning runs from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to the western Florida Panhandle, which includes the Mobile area. Storm surge of 5 to 7 feet is forecast from Dauphin Island eastward.
- Evacuations: Alabama’s governor ordered non-residents to leave Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Dauphin Island.
- Rail is out too: Amtrak cancelled its Mardi Gras Service trains between New Orleans and Mobile, with full service expected back on Monday, October 12, The Weather Channel reports.
- After landfall: the storm is forecast to weaken to a tropical storm by Saturday afternoon as it tracks inland along the Alabama-Mississippi line.
Airline waivers covering MOB
| Airline | Travel dates covered | Key terms |
|---|---|---|
| Delta | October 9–10 | Rebook and travel by October 13; tickets issued by October 7 |
| American | October 9–10 | All fare classes; tickets bought by October 6 |
| United | October 9–10 | Rebooking deadline: TBA |
What it means for non-revs
- Treat MOB as closed for planning purposes on Friday and Saturday. Most of Friday’s schedule is gone, and the forecast track passes close by overnight.
- Any flight still operating will be oversold with people leaving. Standby odds on the few remaining departures are poor.
- Saturday’s schedule depends on the aircraft and crews that never arrived Friday night. Check that the inbound flight operated before you list on a morning departure.
- Pensacola is not a fallback. PNS closed at 10 a.m. Friday and may not reopen until Sunday.
- Expect full flights into next week. Delta’s waiver lets revenue passengers rebook through October 13.
- Do not plan on the train. Amtrak’s New Orleans–Mobile service is cancelled through the weekend.
Sources
- NBC Chicago (Associated Press): Hurricane Isaias to make landfall Friday night on northern Gulf Coast
- CBS12: Florida prepares for Category 3 Isaias: Evacuations ordered, shelters open, crews deployed
- The Weather Channel: Evacuations, closures mount as Isaias becomes Cat 2
- Travel Market Report: Hurricane Isaias Takes Aim at Gulf Coast: Airline Waivers, Airport Closures, and Cruise Updates
- TravelPulse: Hurricane Isaias Prompts Airline Waivers, Cruise Changes Along Gulf Coast
- Delta Air Lines: Hurricane Isaias advisory
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