# FAA Orders Ground Stop at All US Airports

> US air traffic control halts all flights due to safety concerns.
- Title: FAA Orders Ground Stop at All US Airports · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: US air traffic control halts all flights due to safety concerns. The US Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop at all airports due to safety…
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## FAA Ground Stop Order
The US Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop on all national flights Friday.

> all departing traffic should remain groundstopped until further notice
## Safety Reason for Stop
The agency cited extraordinary circumstances and safety reasons for the ground stop.
## Transport Secretary's Statement
US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said the stop was due to a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
## Key takeaway

The US Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop at all airports due to safety issues from a communication problem affecting air traffic centers.