# FAA lifts nationwide ground stop for all flights

> FAA ends nationwide flight ground stop after communication issues.
- Title: FAA lifts nationwide ground stop for all flights · PhillyVoice
- Summary: FAA ends nationwide flight ground stop after communication issues. The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop that halted all U.S.
- Keywords: faa, ground stop, air traffic control, communication issues, flights, u.s. transportation secretary, philadelphia international airport, PhillyVoice
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/faa-ground-stop-nationwide-flights-philly-airport
- Published: 2026-11-13T22:16:04.954+00:00
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- Topics: faa, ground stop, air traffic control, communication issues, flights, u.s. transportation secretary, philadelphia international airport, news, local
## FAA lifts nationwide ground stop
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a nationwide ground stop that halted all air travel in the country.
## Ground stop caused by communication issues
The FAA issued the ground stop Friday afternoon because officials said there had been communication issues at multiple air traffic control centers.
## Ground stop lifted around 8:30 p.m.
The ground stop was lifted around 8:30 p.m. Friday evening.
## U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said communication issues were affecting all of the nation's 22 Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
## FAA technicians investigating
FAA technicians are investigating the issue and will provide immediate updates as they have them.
## No cyberattack suspected
Law enforcement officials told CNN preliminary reports indicate the issue does not stem from a cyberattack.
## International flights managed case-by-case
The FAA said international flights will be managed on a case-by-case basis as the investigation continues.
## Key takeaway

The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop that halted all U.S. flights due to communication problems at air traffic control centers.