Kentucky airports at standstill as FAA grounds flights nationwide for ‘extraordinary circumstances’

Airports in Lexington, Louisville and Northern Kentucky confirmed late Friday afternoon they have grounded all departing flights.

The move follows a rare stop order from the Federal Aviation Administration, citing “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.”

In a tweet, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
Just after 4:30 p.m. Blue Grass Airport officials confirmed to WEKU they have grounded flights there, but said they did not have additional details…

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