---
id: 0e87e4bf02
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-13 16:00 CST
updated: 2026-11-13 21:43 CST
status: developing
outlets: 2
---

# FAA orders nationwide ground stop on departing flights

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon, halting departing flights. The FAA said travelers should expect delays and cancellations.

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

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [San Antonio Report](https://sanantonioreport.org/faa-orders-nationwide-ground-stop-texas-airports/), 2026-11-13 16:00 CST: FAA orders nationwide ground stop, halting all flights at Texas airports
- [KSAT 12 (ABC)](https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/11/14/san-antonio-airport-passengers-react-to-faa-grounding-flights/), 2026-11-13 21:43 CST: San Antonio airport passengers react to FAA grounding flights

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