Communication problem prompts FAA issues nationwide ground stop for departing flights
Nationwide departure halt
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for departing flights on Friday, November 13, 2026. The agency cited safety and extraordinary circumstances as the reasons for the action.
The stop appeared on the FAA’s National Airspace System Status website. No information was provided about its duration or the number of flights affected.
Communication problem reported
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a communication issue was affecting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. He said FAA technicians were investigating the problem. Duffy said the department would share updates as they became available. The report did not specify the nature of the communication issue.
Details remain limited
The report described the situation as developing and said it would be updated. It offered no further details about the cause or effects of the ground stop. Although the FAA cited safety reasons, the report did not say when departing flights might resume.
Key points
- The FAA halted departing flights nationwide on Friday, November 13, 2026.
- Sean Duffy said a communication problem affected all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
- FAA technicians were investigating, according to Duffy.
- The stop was posted on the FAA’s National Airspace System Status website.