FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop Due to ‘Extraordinary Circumstances’
The FAA has issued a nationwide Ground Stop across the United States due to 'extraordinary circumstances', as reported by WGN-TV.
Chicago, IL, November 13, 2026 — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a nationwide Ground Stop across the United States.
The measure, which halts all departures nationwide, was put into effect due to what the FAA described as ‘extraordinary circumstances’. Details regarding the specific nature of these circumstances were not immediately available at the time of reporting.
The FAA’s decision to issue a Ground Stop impacts flights across all U.S. airspace. This means that flights scheduled to depart from airports throughout the country are currently suspended.
This development was reported by WGN-TV. Further information on the cause of the ‘extraordinary circumstances’ and the expected duration of the Ground Stop has not been released by the FAA.
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