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FAA ground stop live updates: Hundreds of flights canceled, no indication of 'nefarious' act

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said it was due to a "telecommunications outage."

ByIvan Pereira, Ayesha Ali, Clara McMichael, and Sam Sweeney
Last Updated: November 13, 2026, 6:29 PM EST

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a rare nationwide ground stop Friday for all airports due to a communication issue affecting air traffic control.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters it was due to a "telecommunications outage" and that there was no indication the incident was a "nefarious attack."

More than 1,000 flights have been canceled amid the issue.

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Nov 13, 5:57 pm

FAA orders rare nationwide ground stop: What to know

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday for all airports due to a communication issue affecting air traffic control.

The agency's alert said the stop was "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."

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34 minutes ago

DHS secretary: No indication of a 'nefarious attack'

Earlier Friday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters that the federal government is investigating the incident and there was no indication yet that it was a "nefarious attack" and that everyone is safe.

"It's just a telecommunications outage as of now," he told reporters.

Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin speaks at the White House, Nov. 13, 2026.
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Mullin said the government will look into the root of the problem.

"This isn't another 9/11. I cannot repeat that enough," he added.

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