The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Monday, September 14, 2026, due to staffing shortages at Southern California Terminal Radar Approach Control (SCT).
The ground stop was lifted by 9:10 a.m. local time, allowing LAX operations to return to normal, according to FAA communications.
During the ground stop, inbound flights to LAX were temporarily halted. The FAA confirmed that normal operations resumed after the staffing issue at SCT was addressed. An FAA statement noted, “Operations are normal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The FAA temporarily paused some flights into Los
Angeles International Airport (LAX) due to staffing constraints at Southern California Terminal Radar Approach Control (SCT). You can find real-time airport information at www.fly.faa.gov.”
Southern California TRACON’s Regional Role
Southern California TRACON oversees air traffic control for several airports in the region. In addition to LAX, SCT manages airspace and approach operations for Long Beach, Burbank, Ontario airports, and various smaller regional airports throughout Southern California.
