FAA orders nationwide ground stop, halting departing flights

FAA orders nationwide ground stop, halting departing flights by Victoria Arredondo Fri, November 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM Updated Fri, November 13, 2026 at 2:19 PM The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday, directing airports to halt departing flights because of “extraordinary circumstances” and safety concerns, according to an air traffic control advisory. (SBG San Antonio) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Federal Aviation Administration Ground stop Air traffic control Departing flights Safety concerns Nationwide Flight delays Airports SAN ANTONIO - The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday, directing airports to halt departing flights because of “extraordinary circumstances” and safety concerns, according to an air traffic control advisory. The advisory, issued at 2:54 p.m. CST, said all departing traffic should remain on the ground until further notice. Inbound international flights would be handled case by case. The notice did not explain the circumstances behind the order. CLICK HERE to see a map of flight delays... Trending EPCC nursing student Daniel Domínguez wins Mister Universe International 2026 El Paso Community College nursing student Daniel Domínguez won Mister Universe International 2026, organizers said on Instagram. The former 2024 Mister Teen represented the U.S. in Panama with a health-focused platform. El Paso woman accused of sharing intimate videos in group chat without victim's consent El Paso woman Karla Ortega, 45, was arrested on two felony warrants for allegedly sharing or threatening to share intimate videos without consent in a group chat. Bond was set at $30,000. EPISD records show truckloads of equipment removed from Beall years after closure EPISD records show 4 truckloads of electronics removed from closed Beall Elementary after a viral break-in video, while nearly $25K in utilities was paid since 2020. District says gear was outdated; more records pending. Microsoft 365 outage stemmed from network issue as Outlook and other services recover The outage affected a range of Microsoft 365 services connected to Exchange Online and email, the company said. Pebble Hills and Hanks kick off the UIL Playoffs with victories Pebble Hills and Hanks kick off the UIL Playoffs with victories NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 4 Lights on the Lake returns to Ascarate Park Dec. 5 with free nightly holiday displays 4 El Paso police issue CLEAR Alert as search continues for man and woman 3 Man charged after alleged public lewdness inside El Paso County daycare 4 EPISD records show truckloads of equipment removed from Beall years after closure