Breaking: FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop For All US Flights

Published Nov 13, 2026, 4:41 PM EST This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.* Last Updated: 4:30 PM EST November 13, 2026 by Paul Hartley The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a rare nationwide ground stop at all US airports following communication failures affecting "multiple" air traffic control centers on Friday. Citing extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns, the FAA has suspended all departures until further notice. International arrivals will be handled individually while technicians investigate the disruption. The exact cause of the ground stop is not yet known, but in a statement obtained by CNBC, the FAA said, "communication issues" impacted air traffic control (ATC) centers. Aviation watchdog JonNYC reported that the halt is not a “9/11 type of event”, which required flights to be forced to land at the closest airport available. Currently, all airborne aircraft are being allowed to continue flying until further notice. According to FlightAware, more than 6,500 flights are currently halted. Are you affected by the ground stop? Get in touch at editorial@simpleflying.com. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Airports Ground Stop FAA