FAA ORDERS NATIONWIDE GROUND STOP, HALTING DEPARTURES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES
iSpyVNY news - November 13, 2026
United States – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a nationwide ground stop affecting departing air traffic across the United States, citing extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns.
The directive, issued through the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center, instructs aircraft operators at U.S. airports to keep departing traffic grounded during the specified operational period. The unprecedented scope of the advisory is expected to disrupt domestic and international travel, with potential delays and cancellations as airlines respond to the restrictions.
Summary of Official Bulletin 111
According to FAA Advisory Bulletin 111, the nationwide ground stop is scheduled to run from 20:53 UTC on November 13, 2026, until 04:00 UTC on November 14, 2026.
The bulletin specifies:
- Scope: Nationwide ground stop covering departing traffic from all U.S. airports.
- Start time: 20:53 UTC, November 13.
- Scheduled end: 04:00 UTC, November 14.
- Reason: Extraordinary circumstances and safety considerations.
- International arrivals: Inbound international flights will be managed on a case-by-case basis.
The advisory directs aircraft operators to maintain the ground stop throughout the specified period, subject to further FAA instructions.
What Travelers Should Know
Passengers scheduled to depart from U.S. airports should anticipate possible disruptions, including delayed departures, missed connections and flight cancellations. Travelers are advised to check directly with their airlines for flight-specific updates and avoid assuming that the scheduled end of the ground stop guarantees an immediate return to normal operations.
The FAA's restrictions are intended to prioritize aviation safety while the agency manages the extraordinary circumstances prompting the nationwide directive.
Official advisory: The complete text of Bulletin 111 can be accessed through the FAA's official Advisory Database – Bulletin 111, November 13, 2026.
This is a developing aviation disruption. Further operational updates should be obtained from official FAA communications.