1FAA issues nationwide ground stop for all flights due to ‘extraordinary circumstances’ and safety
All flights in the United States are grounded until further notice “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety,” the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Air Route Traffic Control Centers are regional facilities that handle flights going across the country. “Traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice,” the FAA said. “International flights will be managed on a case-by-case basis.”
The last nationwide ground stop was in January 2023, when a pilot notification system went down. Prior to that, the last time a nationwide ground stop was issued was after the September 11, 2001, attacks.
