The FAA has reportedly issued a nationwide ground stop this afternoon because of communication frequency problems affecting the National Airspace System. The FAA has not officially confirmed a nationwide order yet.
✅ CONFIRMED: Chicago O’Hare and Midway are under ground stops after what the FAA calls an “equipment outage” in the communications systems air traffic controllers use.
⏰ The nationwide stop was reportedly set to run until 5 p.m. Eastern and could be extended.
🌧️ Northeast airports were already seeing delays today. A nor’easter caused a ground stop at LaGuardia this morning, and delays are hitting JFK and Newark.
📍 Flying out of ABE, PHL or Newark tonight? Check your flight status with your airline BEFORE you head to the airport. Delays will likely last into the evening even after the ground stop lifts.
Stay with us for updates. 🔄
