FAA issues nationwide ground stop; LAX, other local airports impacted

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a nationwide ground stop due to what they called "extraordinary circumstances." LAX and other local airports are impacted and were not letting any planes depart.

"Due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety. Attention all aircraft operators, by order of the Federal Aviation Command Center all airports are ground stopped. All departing traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice. Inbound international flights will be managed on a case by case basis."

No further details were immediately known.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.