Travelers at Syracuse airport delayed by now-lifted FAA nationwide ground stop
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:05 AM · 1 min read
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- On Friday, Nov. 13, the FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop for all airlines, citing "extraordinary circumstances" and safety concerns. The agency says the ground stop was due to a communication issue affecting air traffic control. This all happened right around four on Friday afternoon. It has since been lifted, but [...]
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
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