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id: c162e1e723
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-13 15:33 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 23:01 CST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# FAA lifts nationwide ground stop affecting Kansas City airports

The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a nationwide ground stop for departing flights issued Friday, citing safety, according to the AP.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/kansas-city/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Federal Aviation Administration](/kansas-city/wiki/federal-aviation-administration.md), [Kansas City International Airport](/kansas-city/wiki/kansas-city-international-airport.md)

## Coverage

- [KCTV5 (CBS)](https://www.kctv5.com/2026/11/13/faa-issues-nationwide-ground-stop-affecting-kansas-city-airports/), 2026-11-13 15:33 CST: FAA lifts nationwide ground stop that affected Kansas City airports
- [FOX4 WDAF](https://fox4kc.com/news/kci-tells-travelers-to-check-flight-status-amid-nationwide-faa-ground-stop/), 2026-11-13 15:55 CST: KCI tells travelers to check flight status amid nationwide FAA ground stop
- [KSHB 41 (NBC)](https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/missouri/jackson-county/kci-travelers-left-scrambling-after-faa-issued-national-ground-stop), 2026-11-13 23:01 CST: KCI travelers left scrambling after FAA issued national ground stop

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.