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FAA lifts ground stop for NFL travel
FAA ends ground stop, allowing NFL teams to travel Saturday.
In brief
FAA ends ground stop, allowing NFL teams to travel Saturday. FAA lifted ground stop on November 13, 2026, enabling NFL teams to travel to Saturday games without delay. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
FAA lifts ground stop
The FAA lifted a ground stop on November 13, 2026, ending the nationwide order to keep all planes from flying since 9/11.
NFL teams travel Saturday
NFL teams will travel to Saturday games without delay, with the 49ers leaving San Francisco at 1:00 p.m. PT on Saturday.
49ers coach reaction
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan learned about the ground stop during his Friday press conference and asked when and why it was implemented.
Travel plans confirmed
Ten other NFL teams will travel on Saturday, with the 49ers planning to leave San Francisco at 1:00 p.m. PT.
The big picture
FAA lifted ground stop on November 13, 2026, enabling NFL teams to travel to Saturday games without delay.
