The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop on Friday afternoon, November 13, 2026, citing “extraordinary circumstances” and safety concerns. A ground stop prevents flights from departing their origin airports, so the directive halted departures across the country rather than simply slowing traffic at one location. The FAA said inbound international flights would be handled individually. It provided no further explanation at the time, leaving the cause, expected duration and operational impact unclear.
Nationwide ground stops are exceptionally rare, making the order notable for both travelers and the aviation industry. The closest recent precedent cited was January 2023, when flights were halted because of a problem with the FAA’s pilot alert system. A nationwide halt also followed the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The reported information did not connect the 2026 order to either earlier event or identify a specific technical, security or weather-related trigger. The immediate practical consequence was that passengers could face delays or disruptions as airlines awaited further instructions, while international arrivals were subject to case-by-case management.
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