People wait in Terminal B during a nationwide ground stop at Orlando International Airport on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.

FAA issues nationwide ground stop due to ‘extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety’

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The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a temporary ground stoppage on all flights in the United States following a communications issue that affected air traffic control centers. The extraordinary move caused havoc at airports across the country and impacted thousands of flights. It’s unclear when the ground stop will end. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed that it ...

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