# FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop

> FAA grounds all U.S. airports due to communication outage, no 'nefarious attack' suspected.
- Title: FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop · ABC7 New York | Shortify
- Summary: FAA grounds all U.S. airports due to communication outage, no 'nefarious attack' suspected. The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop on Friday for all U.S.
- Keywords: breaking, faa, ground stop, airports, communication issue, air traffic control, homeland security, transportation secretary, nefarious attack, ABC7 New York
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/nationwide-ground-stop-ordered-airports-faa/20038839
- Published: 2026-11-13T21:10:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, faa, ground stop, airports, communication issue, air traffic control, homeland security, transportation secretary, nefarious attack, news, local
## FAA Orders Nationwide Ground Stop
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday for all airports due to a communication issue affecting air traffic control.
## Homeland Security Secretary Clarifies
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated there was no indication of a 'nefarious attack' and everyone is safe.
## Transportation Secretary Confirms
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the ground stop was due to a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
## Second Nationwide Ground Stop Since 9/11
This is the second nationwide ground stop since Sept. 11, 2001, with the last occurring in 2023.
## Pilots Prepared for Emergency
Pilots in the air have flight plans and are prepared to continue with their flight path in case of an emergency.
## Investigation into Root Cause
The federal government will investigate the root cause of the communication issue, with no cyber attack confirmed.
## Key takeaway

The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop on Friday for all U.S. airports due to a communication issue affecting air traffic control, with no indication of a cyber attack or 'nefarious attack'.