Key facts
- FlightAware data showed nearly 5,000 flights to, within and from the US canceled as of 7:45 p.m. Eastern time on Friday.
- The FAA issued the nationwide ground stop around 3:45 p.m. and lifted it around 8:30 p.m., the report said.
- The report described the air traffic control outage behind the stop as rare.
US airlines canceled nearly 5,000 flights to, within and from the US after the Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday, November 13, 2026, according to a report published November 14 that cited FlightAware data. A ground stop means no flights could depart.
The FAA issued the stop around 3:45 p.m. and lifted it around 8:30 p.m., the report said. As of 7:45 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, FlightAware data showed the cancellations had accumulated since the stop was issued.
The report described the air traffic control outage behind the stop as rare and included guidance for travelers whose trips were affected. It did not state a cause for the outage or a figure for delays.