FAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop Affecting U.S. Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted a nationwide ground stop affecting all U.S. airports.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, November 13, 2026 — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the lifting of a nationwide ground stop that had been in effect for all U.S. airports. The agency confirmed the ground stop has been rescinded, allowing air traffic operations to resume.
The decision to lift the ground stop signifies that the immediate restrictions on air travel across the United States have been removed. However, the specific reasons for the initial implementation of the nationwide ground stop were not immediately provided. Information regarding the duration of the ground stop or any specific incidents that led to its declaration has also not been detailed by the agency.
The ground stop impacted flight operations nationwide, requiring airlines to halt departures. While the FAA has lifted the restriction, it is possible that residual delays may continue as air traffic control systems and airlines work to manage the backlog of flights and passengers. The agency has not released further details regarding the cause or the timeline of events that led to this widespread disruption.
The contractor’s name, if any was involved in an incident, was not provided. The fine amount, inspection outcomes, or code violations related to the ground stop were also not detailed in the available information. Further updates from the FAA are expected as the situation develops and more details become available regarding the cause of the initial grounding of flights and the subsequent resumption of services across the country.
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