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FAA ground stop shuts down flights nationwide

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Briefings

On June 3, 2026, the FAA issued a nationwide ground stop at LaGuardia Airport due to a temporary telecommunications outage, halting all US takeoffs while allowing in-flight landings. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the safety-based halt, with international flights handled case-by-case. The incident occurred during a period of extraordinary circumstances affecting all US airports.

Key points

• The FAA halted all US takeoffs at LaGuardia Airport on June 3, 2026, citing a temporary telecommunications outage.
• International flights were allowed to land but were handled on a case-by-case basis.

Context

This incident occurred during a period of extraordinary circumstances affecting all US airports, as confirmed by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a communication issue impacting all Air Routes.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single airport (LaGuardia) and a single date (June 3, 2026). International flight handling details are partial, and the specific nature of the telecommunications outage is not fully detailed.

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