Ground stop ordered by FAA at all airports in America due to 'extraordinary unforeseen circumstances'

Barchart · 1d ago

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a ground stop at all airports in the U.S. 

The FAA issued an advisory on Friday afternoon, citing "extraordinary unforeseen circumstances" for safety. 

A ground stop completely halts arriving traffic at their departure airport for the entire duration of the ground stop. 

No flights will be allowed to take off or land during this nationwide alert. 

Inbound international flights will be managed on a case-by-case basis, according to the FAA. 

No further information has been disclosed. 

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