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id: e369d59d94
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-13 23:01 CST
updated: 2026-11-14 22:14 CST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# FAA ground stop causes delays, cancellations at KCI

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop on Friday. Travelers at Kansas City International Airport faced delays, cancellations and rebookings, according to KCUR.

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

- [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
- [KCUR 89.3](https://www.kcur.org/news/2026-11-14/kansas-city-travelers-face-lingering-delays-after-faa-ground-stop-and-more-than-100-cancellations), 2026-11-14 11:38 CST: Kansas City travelers face lingering delays after FAA ground stop and more than 100 cancellations
- [FOX4 WDAF](https://fox4kc.com/news/missing-bags-delayed-trips-leave-travelers-searching-at-kci-after-ground-stop/), 2026-11-14 21:02 CST: Missing bags, delayed trips leave travelers searching at KCI after ground stop
- [KCTV5 (CBS)](https://www.kctv5.com/2026/11/15/kansas-city-travelers-face-ripple-effects-faa-ground-stop-flights-resume/), 2026-11-14 22:14 CST: Kansas City travelers face ripple effects of FAA ground stop as flights resume

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