Nationwide ground stop ordered by FAA | Special Report
The FAA issues a nationwide ground stop at airports "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety." Tony Dokoupil anchors a CBS News special report.
The US Federal Aviation Administration announced on Friday a nationwide ground stop for all airports across the nation, citing "extraordinary circumstances" and "for reasons of safety". All departing aircraft were directed to remain grounded until further notice, while inbound international flights would be handled on a case-by-case basis. The FAA cited communication issues affecting multiple Air Route Traffic Control Centres as the reason for the ground stop.
The FAA's technicians are currently investigating the issue. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the decision, stating that the FAA issued the nationwide ground stop after a communication issue impacted all Air Route Traffic Control Centres. Nationwide ground stops are exceptionally rare occurrences. The FAA imposed a similar ground stop in January 2023 following a pilot system failure overnight. Another nationwide halt was ordered during the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
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