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id: a3f4d38b97
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-13 15:57 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 18:31 CST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# FAA lifts nationwide ground stop that halted MSP flights

The FAA lifted a Friday nationwide ground stop that halted departures at MSP airport. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said airspace reopened at 8:15 p.m. Eastern.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/minneapolis-st-paul/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Federal Aviation Administration](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/federal-aviation-administration.md), [Sean Duffy](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/sean-duffy.md), [Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/minneapolis-st-paul-international-airport.md)

## Coverage

- [WCCO (CBS Minnesota)](https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/faa-nationwide-ground-stop-msp-airport-air-traffic-control/), 2026-11-13 15:57 CST: Nationwide ground stop that halted air traffic at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport lifted
- [Star Tribune](https://www.startribune.com/faa-nationwide-flight-grounding-brings-departures-to-halt-at-msp/601919072), 2026-11-13 17:07 CST: Nationwide flight grounding halts departures at MSP airport
- [Bring Me The News](https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/list-of-flights-canceled-delayed-from-msp-airport-on-saturday-nov-14), 2026-11-13 18:31 CST: List of flights canceled, delayed from MSP airport on Saturday, Nov. 14

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