FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a rare nationwide ground stop, halting flight departures at airports across the United States on Friday, November 13, 2026.
The order went into effect around 3:53 p.m. ET, with the FAA citing extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns.
The disruption comes amid reports of air traffic control communication problems affecting multiple FAA facilities. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a communications issue was affecting air traffic control centers, with technicians investigating the problem.
All departing flights were ordered to remain on the ground until further notice. International flights arriving in the U.S. are being handled on a case-by-case basis.
Travelers should expect significant delays and possible cancellations, even after the ground stop is lifted.
