BREAKING: FAA ORDERS NATIONWIDE GROUND STOP DUE TO COMMUNICATIONS OUTAGE

BREAKING: FAA ORDERS NATIONWIDE GROUND STOP DUE TO COMMUNICATIONS OUTAGE

Friday, November 13, 2026 — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a nationwide ground stop, temporarily halting flight departures at airports across the United States due to a major air traffic control communications outage.

The FAA cited extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns after communication problems affected air traffic control centers nationwide.

Aircraft already in the air are being allowed to land, while departing flights are being held on the ground until further notice.

The disruption is affecting airports across the country, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Federal officials are investigating the outage. Travelers are urged to check directly with their airlines for flight delays and cancellations.