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id: 5721b24cc2
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-13 12:16 MST
updated: 2026-11-13 21:47 MST
status: reported
outlets: 5
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# FAA lifts nationwide ground stop; SLC flights delayed or canceled

The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop Friday after several hours; some Salt Lake City International Airport flights were delayed or canceled.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/salt-lake-city/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Federal Aviation Administration](/salt-lake-city/wiki/federal-aviation-administration.md), [Delta Air Lines](/salt-lake-city/wiki/delta-air-lines.md), [Salt Lake City International Airport](/salt-lake-city/wiki/salt-lake-city-international-airport.md)

## Coverage

- [KSL.com](https://www.ksl.com/article/51645760/salt-lake-city-airport-activates-emergency-operations-amid-faa-ground-stop), 2026-11-13 12:16 MST: FAA lifts ground stop, but several Salt Lake City flights delayed or canceled
- [The Salt Lake Tribune](https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/11/13/salt-lake-city-international/), 2026-11-13 15:00 MST: Salt Lake City airport halts all flights amid rare nationwide ground stop
- [Deseret News](https://www.deseret.com/utah/2026/11/13/salt-lake-city-airport-activates-emergency-operations-amid-faa-ground-stop/), 2026-11-13 16:07 MST: Salt Lake City airport activates emergency operations amid FAA ground stop
- [FOX 13 Salt Lake City](https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/delta-air-lines-offers-waivers-for-passengers-impacted-by-nationwide-ground-stop), 2026-11-13 17:22 MST: Delta Air Lines offers waivers for passengers impacted by nationwide ground stop
- [ABC4 Utah](https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/rental-car-baggage-claim-delays-airport/), 2026-11-13 21:47 MST: Rental car shops sell out, baggage claim faces delays at SLC International Airport after nationwide ground stop lifted

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