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id: 479377063b
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-13 17:41 CST
updated: 2026-11-14 00:33 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# FAA resumes departures after nationwide ground stop

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded flights nationwide Friday afternoon due to communications problems at regional air traffic control centers. Departures resumed at 7:30 p.m.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/memphis/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Federal Aviation Administration](/memphis/wiki/federal-aviation-administration.md)

## Coverage

- [Action News 5 WMC (NBC)](https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/11/13/memphis-airport-fedex-issue-statements-following-national-ground-stoppage/), 2026-11-13 17:41 CST: MEM, FedEx issue statements after national ground stoppage ends
- [The Daily Memphian](https://dailymemphian.com/article/68573), 2026-11-14 00:33 CST: FAA says airplane departures can resume after nationwide ground stop

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