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FAA issues nationwide ground stop for second time since 9/11. What to know
By James Ramirez
Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems, FAA says
James Ramirez
James Ramirez
Senior Reporter · Roswell, GA
James holds a Master's degree in Information Technology from Georgia Tech and has spent the last 10 years reporting on tech trends and innovations for publications like TechCrunch and Georgia Public Broadcasting. His expertise in technology allows him to break down complex subjects for a wider audience.
More from James →Senior Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9:19 PM · 1 min read
(Gray News) - The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centers.
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The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.”
EN ESPAÑOL |
Gobierno federal ordena la suspensión de todos los vuelos a nivel nacional Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there is a communications issue affecting the regional air traffic control centers that direct planes between airports nationwide.
He said FAA technicians are investigating. This is the first nationwide ground stop since January 2023 when a key FAA computer system malfunctioned.
Before that the last time had been after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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