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id: 52eed8f46c
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-13 19:48 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 22:33 EST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# FAA lifts nationwide ground stop affecting Philadelphia airport

The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop at 8:15 p.m. Friday, including at Philadelphia International Airport. Delays and cancellations are expected through Saturday.

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

## Coverage

- [Billy Penn](https://billypenn.com/2026/11/13/nationwide-groundstop-philadelphia-airport/), 2026-11-13 19:48 EST: FAA lifts nationwide ground stop after hours of confusion at Philly’s airport
- [The Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/transportation/faa-ground-stop-philadelphia-airport-phl-delays-20261113.html), 2026-11-13 20:59 EST: The FAA ground stop left Philadelphia travelers stranded and frustrated
- [CBS Philadelphia](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/ground-stop-nationwide-philadelphia-international-airport/), 2026-11-13 21:34 EST: Nationwide ground stop affecting Philadelphia International Airport ends; delays, cancellations expected
- [6abc Action News](https://6abc.com/post/nationwide-ground-stop-ordered-airports-including-philadelphia-international-airport-faa/20038842/), 2026-11-13 22:33 EST: 'Felt like a movie': PHL travelers forced to pivot after ground stop disrupts travel nationwide

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