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FAA lifts nationwide ground stop that blocked takeoffs for hours

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Briefings

On November 13, 2026, the FAA issued a nationwide ground stop at 3:44 PM ET due to extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns, halting takeoffs across US airports. This decision was made after a temporary telecommunications outage was reported, causing all flights to be halted for safety reasons. The ground stop lasted over four hours until 8:15 PM ET, when officials announced the lift. The incident involved thousands of flights and international flights that were handled on a case-by-case basis during the outage.

Key points

• The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop at 3:44 PM ET on November 13, 2026, halting takeoffs across US airports due to extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns.
• A temporary telecommunications outage was reported, causing all flights to be halted for safety reasons, with international flights handled on a case-by-case basis.

Context

This incident occurred on November 13, 2026, at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, where a view of an information board showed waiting passengers. The FAA's decision to halt takeoffs was based on a reported telecommunications outage, which was a safety precaution. The incident lasted over four hours until the ground stop was lifted at 8:15 PM ET.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single photo and a few tweets from the FAA. The exact number of flights affected is unclear, and the specific cause of the telecommunications outage is not fully detailed in the provided text.

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