# Tyriq Withers References 'Bella Noche' Meme at Airport Ground Stop

> Tyriq Withers jokes about airport strandedness with Daniel Kaluuya during FAA ground stop.
- Title: Tyriq Withers References 'Bella Noche' Meme at Airport Ground…
- Summary: Tyriq Withers jokes about airport strandedness with Daniel Kaluuya during FAA ground stop.
- Keywords: tyriq withers, daniel kaluuya, faa ground stop, eugene airport, bella noches meme, midterm elections, air traffic control, music, Complex
- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/pop-culture/a/jadegomez510/tyriq-withers-daniel-kaluuya-faa-ground-stop-eugene
- Published: 2026-11-14T06:04:07.665+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tyriq withers, daniel kaluuya, faa ground stop, eugene airport, bella noches meme, midterm elections, air traffic control, culture, music
## Airport Stranded
Tyriq Withers and Daniel Kaluuya were stranded in Eugene, Oregon on Friday after the FAA's nationwide ground stop forced them off their flight.
## Bella Noches Meme Reference
Withers referenced the 'Bella Noches' meme, asking where he could go if he couldn't attend the club after a shooting.

> If you can't go to Bella Noche, where the hell can you go?
## Midterm Election Joke
Withers joked about post-blue wave protections from the FAA after midterm elections.

> I just want to thank God and the FAA for protecting us, post-blue wave as well
## FAA Ground Stop Details
The FAA ground stop began at 3:36 p.m. ET after radar and communications issues, ending at 8:15 p.m. ET.
## Flight Impact
FlightRadar24 counted over 6,600 canceled flights and 8,600 delays, with 1,500 Sunday flights canceled.
## Key takeaway

Tyriq Withers and Daniel Kaluuya joked about being stranded at Eugene airport during the FAA's nationwide ground stop that canceled flights since 9/11.