FAA nationwide ground stop halts departures at O'Hare, Midway

DevelopingTransit & Streets · Chicago · Fri Nov 13, 7:15 PM Central

The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop for all airlines Friday, halting O'Hare and Midway departures. Flychicago.com reported 20 cancellations by 4 p.m.

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

7 reports

NBC ChicagoFAA's rare nationwide ground stop marks only 2nd time since 9/11. What does it mean? Nov 12, 11:52 PM
WGN-TVFAA issues nationwide Ground Stop due to 'communications issue' Nov 13, 2:58 PM
ABC7 ChicagoNationwide ground stop continues to impact Chicago's O'Hare airport Nov 13, 3:24 PM
FOX 32 ChicagoFAA issues nationwide ground stop, affecting Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports Nov 13, 3:30 PM
Block Club ChicagoNationwide Ground Stop Halts Flights At O’Hare, Midway Airports Nov 13, 4:17 PM
CBS ChicagoHow is the FAA's nationwide ground stop affecting Chicago's sports teams? Nov 13, 6:25 PM
Chicago Sun-TimesFAA grounds flights nationwide, causing delays and cancellations at O'Hare, Midway Nov 13, 7:15 PM

In this story: Federal Aviation Administration, O'Hare International Airport, Midway International Airport

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