FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop Amid Air Traffic Communication Issue
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a nationwide ground stop for all air traffic at U.S. airports due to extraordinary circumstances and a communication issue affecting Air Route Traffic Control Centers. Departures from U.S. airports are grounded while flights already…
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, November 13, 2026 —
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a nationwide ground stop affecting all air traffic at U.S. airports. The measure was enacted due to extraordinary circumstances, specifically a communication issue that has impacted Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Under the ground stop order, all departures from airports across the United States are currently prohibited. The FAA stated that this action is necessary to ensure safety and manage the ongoing communication disruption.
Flights that are already airborne at the time of the ground stop announcement are permitted to continue their journeys to their intended destinations. However, no new departures will be allowed to take off from U.S. airports until the situation is resolved and the ground stop is lifted.
The specific nature of the communication issue and the extraordinary circumstances leading to the nationwide ground stop were not detailed further by the FAA in the initial announcement. Further updates are expected as the agency works to address the technical difficulties and restore normal air traffic operations.
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