In The News 13 November 2026

FAA issues nationwide ground-stop, cites communication issue

By Andrew Rice
The Center Square 

Flights in the United States were grounded late Friday afternoon by the Federal Aviation Administration, just the second time since 9/11.

The nationwide ground-stop until further notice is due to a communication issue, said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

The FAA "issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a communication issue impacting all air route traffic control centers," Duffy wrote.

The FAA, in a statement, said in progress international flights would be handled on a case by case basis.

“Traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice,” the FAA said in an advisory. “International flights will be managed on a case by case basis.”

"FAA technicians are investigating the issue. We will provide immediate updates as we have them," Duffy said.
 

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