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A regional FAA equipment outage on August 6, 2026, triggered a ground stop at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, halting departures for over two hours. The disruption also affected some Delta flights at Duluth International Airport, with delays expected into the evening.
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On August 6, 2026, MSP imposed a ground stop due to an FAA equipment outage, halting departures and limiting arrivals. The disruption also affected some Delta flights at Duluth International Airport.
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FAA Outage Causes Ground Stop and Delays at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
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