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A nationwide FAA ground stop halted flights across the United States on November 13-14, 2026, canceling nearly 5,000 flights before being lifted, with officials saying there was no indication of a nefarious act.
The FAA has activated its SMART AI air traffic tool at all 22 U.S. en route centers on the same day a nationwide ground stop disrupted flights, with officials declining to rule out any connection.
The FAA has ordered a rare nationwide ground stop of all U.S. flights after air traffic control communications problems, grounding aircraft at airports across the country.
The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop at all U.S. airports on November 13, 2026, citing extraordinary circumstances and safety reasons.