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FAA Grounds Flights Due to Communications Failure
U.S. FAA grounds all departing flights for 4 hours after nationwide communications breakdown.
In brief
U.S. FAA grounds all departing flights for 4 hours after nationwide communications breakdown. The FAA implemented a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. departing flights for 4 hours due to communications failure across air traffic control centers. Originally reported by Inc.
FAA Ground Stop Announcement
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for all departing flights due to extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns.
“The faa issued a nationwide ground stop for all u.s. airports following a communication issue impacting all air route traffic control centers.”
Communications Failure Impact
The ground stop followed serious air traffic control communications problems disrupting thousands of flights across the country.
Flight Tracking Data
FlightAware reported over 7,800 flights were delayed within, into, or out of the country today.
International Flights Status
International passengers were permitted to board flights but takeoffs were held for those already in the air.
FAA Response
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated FAA technicians are investigating the issue and will provide immediate updates.
No Cyber Attack Confirmed
Two law enforcement officials reported this is not a cyber attack, though the cause remains unconfirmed.
Ground Stop Duration
The ground stop applies for the next 240 minutes or 4 hours, affecting all domestic flights on the ground.
What to remember
The FAA implemented a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. departing flights for 4 hours due to communications failure across air traffic control centers.
