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id: 376489881c
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-13 16:33 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 22:32 EST
status: developing
outlets: 2
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# FAA lifts ground stop at Charlotte Douglas airport

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop Friday at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, citing “extraordinary circumstances.” It was later lifted.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/charlotte/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Federal Aviation Administration](/charlotte/wiki/federal-aviation-administration.md), [Charlotte Douglas International Airport](/charlotte/wiki/charlotte-douglas-international-airport.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [Queen City News (WJZY FOX 46)](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte-airport/faa-issues-nationwide-ground-stop-impacting-charlotte-flights/), 2026-11-13 16:33 EST: FAA lifts nationwide ground stop after long lines for car rentals, ride shares at CLT
- [WSOC-TV Channel 9 (ABC)](https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/travelers-scramble-hotels-rentals-after-charlotte-ground-stop/XAP422TYGZDGTCULXFKAAWLQAU/), 2026-11-13 22:32 EST: Travelers scramble for hotels and rentals after Charlotte ground stop

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