FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop, Halting All Flights
The Seattle Times is reporting on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issuing a nationwide ground stop, which has paused all flights.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, November 13, 2026 — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a nationwide ground stop, leading to a pause in all flight operations across the United States. The development was reported by The Seattle Times.
The specific cause for the nationwide ground stop was not immediately available. Consequently, the duration of the flight pause and the full scope of its impact on air travel remain undetermined at this time. The agency’s action has brought air traffic to a standstill nationwide, affecting numerous flights and passengers.
Details regarding which specific FAA systems or personnel were involved in the decision-making process for this ground stop have not been disclosed. Furthermore, information pertaining to the precise number of flights affected or any specific airlines that experienced immediate cancellations or delays as a direct result of this directive has not been provided. The Seattle Times’ reporting highlights the significant disruption caused by the FAA’s unprecedented measure.
As of the latest reports, the FAA has not released further details on the timeline for lifting the ground stop or when normal flight operations are expected to resume. The situation is developing, and further updates are anticipated from the agency regarding the resolution of this nationwide grounding of flights.
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