# US Airports Grounded Over Air Traffic Control Issues

> All US flights halted Friday as FAA reports communications breakdowns at regional air traffic centers.
- Title: US Airports Grounded Over Air Traffic Control Issues
- Summary: All US flights halted Friday as FAA reports communications breakdowns at regional air traffic centers.
- Keywords: faa, air traffic control, flights, ground stop, us airports, transportation secretary, sean duffy, Valleynewslive
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/11/13/all-us-airports-ground-stopped-faa-says
- Published: 2026-11-13T21:19:33.853+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: faa, air traffic control, flights, ground stop, us airports, transportation secretary, sean duffy, news, local
## US Airports Grounded
All flights nationwide halted Friday afternoon due to communications problems at regional air traffic control centers.
## FAA Safety Reason
The FAA imposed the ground stop 'due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety'.

> due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety
## Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
Duffy confirmed communications issues affecting regional air traffic control centers directing flights nationwide.
## Key takeaway

The FAA grounded all flights nationwide Friday due to communications problems at regional air traffic control centers.