FAA issues nationwide ground stop ‘due to extraordinary circumstances’ and ‘safety’

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a nationwide ground stop at all airports “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.”

According to the advisory from the FAA Friday, all aircraft operators were told “by order of the Federal Aviation Command Center” that airports were ground stopped and all departing traffic should remain grounded “until further notice.”

“Inbound flights will be managed on a case by case basis,” the alert stated…

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