Prince William · Fairfax · Arlington · November 13, 2026
FAA orders nationwide ground stop, halting departures at DMV airports
On Friday, November 13, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop that holds departing flights at airports across the country. Reagan National and Dulles International in the D.C. area are among the airports affected, and travelers should expect delays.
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FAA issues nationwide ground stop, holding flights at Reagan, Dulles and Richmond
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon, directing departing aircraft at all U.S. airports — including Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington Dulles International and Richmond…
JUST IN: Flights halted at Dulles and other airports across U.S. by FAA
Dulles International and Reagan National airports in the D.C. area are among those affected by a nationwide ground-stop ordered this afternoon (Friday) by the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA notice…
DEVELOPING: Flights halted at Reagan National and Dulles amid nationwide FAA ground stop
Departures are on hold at Reagan National and Dulles airports, along with every other airport in the country, after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop this afternoon…
FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop Covering DMV Airports; Delays Expected
BWI says departing flights are being held until further notice, while Reagan National and Dulles warn travelers to expect delays.