‘Extraordinary circumstances’ halt flights nationwide, including Atlanta, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration has halted flights at airports nationwide.

The FAA confirmed to the Associated Press says the ground stop is due to unspecified “extraordinary circumstances.”

Officials with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport issued a statement confirming flights can land, but cannot depart.

The FAA has issued a ground stop affecting departures at ATL and other major airports. Arriving flights are permitted to land, however, departures are temporarily suspended. Travelers should check with their airlines for flight updates. We will provide an update as more information becomes available.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport spokesperson

The number of flights and airports affected have not been released.

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