FAA suddenly grounds flights nationwide after communication problem
Rodney Ellis
Rodney Ellis
Sports Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Rodney has spent over eight years reporting on Cleveland’s professional and amateur sports scenes, with a background in sports broadcasting from Bowling Green State University. He has contributed to ESPN Radio and other local stations, where his vibrant coverage has garnered a loyal following.
More from Rodney →Sports Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9:44 PM · 1 min read
Air travelers across the country faced an unusual disruption Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop, temporarily keeping departing planes from taking off. CNBC reported that the FAA nationwide ground stop followed communication problems affecting multiple air traffic control centers. FAA technicians were investigating the problem Friday afternoon.