The Federal Aviation Administration imposed and later lifted a nationwide ground stop on November 14, 2026, disrupting air travel across the United States. The ground stop led to 6,532 flight cancellations and 8,184 delays nationwide. Major airports affected included Chicago O’Hare and Midway, New York JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia, which reported hundreds of cancellations and delays.
Normal flight operations are expected to resume late Sunday, November 15, 2026. Airlines and airports continue to manage stranded passengers as travel disruptions extend through the weekend.
