Nationwide Ground Stop Hits Logan Airport Amid Communications Issue

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the issue affects all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. FAA technicians are investigating.

By Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff

Nov 13, 2026 4:41 PM EST | Updated Nov 13, 2026 4:45 PM EST

Travelers should check their airlines for flight-specific updates. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

BOSTON, MA — A nationwide ground stop is impacting flights at Logan Airport Friday afternoon.

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered the stop following a communications issue affecting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement posted on X.

FAA technicians were investigating the problem, according to Duffy.

"We will provide immediate updates as we have them," Duffy said.

The nationwide advisory directed all departing traffic to remain grounded until further notice, citing "extraordinary circumstances" and safety concerns. Inbound international flights would be handled on a case-by-case basis.

The national advisory was issued at 3:54 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Logan Airport confirmed the disruption in a passenger advisory.

"We are monitoring the situation and working with the FAA and our airline partners," airport officials said. "Passengers should check with their airlines for the latest flight updates."

Patch will update this post with more developments as they are made available.