The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday, directing airports to hold departing traffic because of “extraordinary circumstances” and safety concerns.
An FAA air traffic control advisory said all departing traffic should remain grounded until further notice. Inbound international flights will be handled on a case-by-case basis, according to the advisory.
The advisory listed the ground stop’s event window as beginning at 4:53 p.m. ET Friday and running through 11 p.m. ET. That is the listed window, and the FAA could update it.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that technicians are investigating a "communication issue."
The FAA had not immediately explained what prompted the order. Axios reported Friday that the agency had not responded to its request for comment.
Passengers should check with their airlines for flight-specific updates as the situation develops.
STORY & PHOTO COURTESY OF ABC 13 WLOS.
