The Federal Aviation Administration unexpectedly issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday, November 13, pausing takeoffs from airports throughout the United States. The agency cited "extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety" as the basis for the action.

Planes already in the air were allowed to continue and land, while departures from U.S. airports were halted. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy posted on social media about the ground stop, which was issued for all U.S. airports.S2