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id: 2845cef778
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-12 22:59 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 23:13 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# FAA ground stop delays flights at Detroit Metro Airport

A communications issue with the Federal Aviation Administration triggered a nationwide ground stop Friday, delaying departures at Detroit Metro Airport. The FAA has since lifted the stop.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/detroit/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Federal Aviation Administration](/detroit/wiki/federal-aviation-administration.md), [Detroit Metro Airport](/detroit/wiki/detroit-metro-airport.md)

## Coverage

- [WXYZ 7 Action News (ABC)](https://www.wxyz.com/news/next-stop-munich-detroit-lions-fans-head-to-germany-for-the-international-nfl-game), 2026-11-12 22:59 EST: Next stop: Munich! Detroit Lions fans head to Germany for the international NFL game
- [FOX 2 Detroit](https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-xi0un6f3csz2xete), 2026-11-13 18:37 EST: FAA national ground stop: Lions fans trying to leave for Germany stuck at the airport
- [CBS News Detroit](https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/detroit-metro-airport-travelers-face-uncertainty-nationwide-ground-stop/), 2026-11-13 23:13 EST: Detroit Metro Airport travelers face uncertainty after nationwide ground stop

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