FAA orders nationwide ground stop, halting departing flights
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FAA orders nationwide ground stop, halting departing flights by Victoria Arredondo Fri, November 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM Updated Fri, November 13, 2026 at 3:19 PM The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday, directing airports to halt departing flights because of âextraordinary circumstancesâ and safety concerns, according to an air traffic control advisory. (SBG San Antonio) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Federal Aviation Administration Ground stop Air traffic control Departing flights Safety concerns Nationwide Flight delays Airports SAN ANTONIO - The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday, directing airports to halt departing flights because of âextraordinary circumstancesâ and safety concerns, according to an air traffic control advisory. The advisory, issued at 2:54 p.m. CST, said all departing traffic should remain on the ground until further notice. Inbound international flights would be handled case by case. The notice did not explain the circumstances behind the order. CLICK HERE to see a map of flight delays... Trending Mother says 15-year-old son's alleged killer was driven to deadly shooting by his own mom Mother says 15-year-old son's alleged killer was driven to deadly shooting by his own mom Mobile groomer, dog found dead in van Mobile groomer, dog found dead in van Baby found buried alive in dog crate leaves hospital, expected to fully recover Authorities said Koah Sharp was released Tuesday night and is now with family members. Garcia Middle School teacher removed from campus after physical altercation with student Garcia Middle School teacher removed from campus after physical altercation with student Cold front targets San Antonio with weekend storms, another blast of chilly air Cold front targets San Antonio with weekend storms, another blast of chilly air NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 4 NEW Woman sues Bill Miller Bar-B-Q over alleged hot sauce burn 5 Weekend I-35 closures near Eisenhauer and Walzem set for this weekend 5 Garcia Middle School teacher removed from campus after physical altercation with student 5 Fiesta tradition lives on as Guayabera Fest replaces NIOSA at La Villita in 2027