FAA Suddenly Grounds ALL Flights Across America

Nov 14, 2026

"Much of the air traffic across the U.S. was suddenly shut down Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop for all departing flights “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.”

The unexpected and highly unusual alert, which was issued at 3:54 p.m. ET, contained no other information beyond stating that “all departing traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice.”"