Ars Technica
FAA orders third nationwide ground stop in its history
Friday, November 13, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop on its operations, the third such order in the agency's history. The FAA did not specify a duration for the halt while it addressed the technical issue. Ground stops halt all flights nationwide until the FAA determines operations can safely resume.
Original reporting:
- Ars Technica — FAA orders third nationwide ground stop in its history
