The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a nationwide ground stop for all flights in the United States until further notice, citing a communication issue that has affected Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
At a Glance
- The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop for all flights in the United States due to a communication issue.
- Over 9,000 flights have been delayed and over 440 flights have been canceled within, into, or out of the U.S.
- The Department of Transportation and the FAA are working to resolve the issue, which is expected to last until 11 p.m. Eastern time.
FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop
The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop for all flights in the United States until further notice, citing a communication issue that has affected Air Route Traffic Control Centers. This means that planes currently in the air may land, but those on the ground may not take off.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters that there is currently no reason to suspect a national security threat is behind the communications outage affecting flights.
Impact on Flights and Travelers
Over 9,000 flights have been delayed and over 440 flights have been canceled within, into, or out of the U.S. as of 5:00 p.m. ET, according to FlightAware.com, a live flight tracker website.
Airlines for America, an industry trade organization representing major U.S. airlines, said in a post on X that safety is always their top priority and they are in communication with the Department of Transportation and the FAA.
Investigation and Resolution
The Department of Transportation and the FAA are working to resolve the issue, which is expected to last until 11 p.m. Eastern time. FAA technicians are investigating the issue and will provide updates as they become available.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wrote in a Friday post on X that the FAAnews issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
What to Watch Next
Travelers are advised to check with their airline carrier for real-time updates on flight status and to be patient as the situation is resolved.
The FAA will provide updates on the status of the ground stop and the resolution of the communication issue as more information becomes available.
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