What happened?

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a nationwide ground stop in an official advisory dated November 13, 2026. A ground stop means flights in a given airspace are temporarily halted.

Details are limited

The notice was shared at headline level only; the cause, scope and duration of the stoppage are not yet known. The FAA advisory page is the official source of information for airlines and passengers.

Why it matters

Nationwide ground stops directly affect air traffic and the plans of thousands of passengers. Airlines and travelers are advised to follow official FAA announcements.