FAA Issues Nationwide Flight Ground Stop Due to Telecommunication Outage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a nationwide ground stop for all flights across the United States on Friday, November 13, due to a telecommunication outage affecting air traffic control systems. The order was issued out of an abundance of…
Baton Rouge, LA, November 13, 2026 — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enacted a nationwide ground stop for all flights operating within the United States on Friday, November 13.
The decision was made in response to a significant telecommunication outage that impacted air traffic control systems. The ground stop, which halted all departures, was implemented out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of air travel.
Officials indicated that at the time the order was issued, there was no immediate indication that the outage was the result of a malicious attack. The grounding was a precautionary measure to manage the situation while the telecommunication issues were addressed.
The FAA clarified that flights already in the air were permitted to continue their journeys without being grounded. For international flights arriving to or departing from the United States, these were handled on a case-by-case basis, suggesting a degree of discretion in their management during the outage.
The specific duration of the telecommunication outage and the subsequent restoration of normal operations were not detailed in the provided information.
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