# FAA lifts ground stop for NFL travel

> FAA ends ground stop, allowing NFL teams to travel Saturday.
- Title: FAA lifts ground stop for NFL travel · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: faa, nfl, ground stop, saturday games, kyle shanahan, 49ers, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/faa-lifts-ground-stop-clearing-the-way-for-nfl-teams-to-travel-on-saturday
- Published: 2026-11-14T02:27:01.377+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: faa, nfl, ground stop, travel, saturday games, kyle shanahan, 49ers, 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.
## Key takeaway

FAA lifted ground stop on November 13, 2026, enabling NFL teams to travel to Saturday games without delay.