FAA orders nationwide ground stop, citing 'extraordinary circumstances' - AOL
AOL reports that on November 13, 2026, the FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop of all air traffic at U.S. airports citing "extraordinary circumstances," with flights already airborne allowed to continue. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attributed the order to a communication issue affecting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers, which technicians are investigating, and officials said the stop would last until further notice.
