Seattle Tacoma, WA, November 14, 2026 — Flights in the Seattle-Tacoma area experienced disruptions following a U.S. nationwide ground stop initiated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The system outage, which affected the FAA’s Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system, led to a widespread grounding of domestic flights across the United States.

The ground stop, which began early Wednesday morning, impacted air travel nationwide. While the FAA stated that flight operations are resuming, residual delays and cancellations are anticipated for flights serving the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac).

Information regarding the exact number of flights delayed or canceled at Sea-Tac due to this incident was not immediately available. The specific cause of the NOTAM system outage has been stated by the FAA to be under investigation. A timeline for full restoration of normal operations or the extent of the backlog was not provided.

Travelers with flights scheduled in or out of Seattle-Tacoma are advised to check directly with their respective airlines for the most up-to-date information regarding their flight status. The duration of the ground stop and the subsequent recovery efforts are ongoing. The FAA has indicated that normal air traffic operations are resuming, but it may take time for the system to fully stabilize and for all affected flights to be accommodated.

The summary provided did not include details on the contractor responsible for the system or any specific fines or penalties related to the outage. Further updates are expected as the FAA continues its investigation and works to ensure the stability of its systems.


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