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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 halted nationwide takeoffs at 3:44 PM ET due to extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns, causing over four hours of ground stops. The decision was lifted at 8:15 PM ET, allowing flights to resume. The incident involved a temporary telecommunications outage, which led to a halt of all flights, including international ones handled on a case-by-case basis.

Key points

• The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop at 3:44 PM ET on November 13, 2026, citing extraordinary circumstances and safety reasons.
• The temporary telecommunications outage caused over four hours of flight delays before the stop was lifted at 8:15 PM ET.

Context

This incident occurred at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, where information boards showed waiting passengers. The FAA's decision to halt takeoffs was a direct response to a temporary telecommunications outage, which was the primary cause of the flight delays.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single airport view and a few specific timestamps. The exact number of flights affected is not specified, and the reason for the 'extraordinary circumstances' remains unexplained beyond the stated safety concern.

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