Nationwide FAA ground stop impacts flights at Portland International Airport

Travelers flying out of Portland International Airport face disruptions Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop, halting all departing flights because of what the agency described as “extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.” “The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop due to technology issues, which is affecting PDX and other airports across the country. There are no outgoing flights at this time. All travelers should contact their airlines directly for the latest flight impacts,” reads a travel alert on the Fly PDX website as of 2:30 p.m. The FAA issued the order Friday, Nov. 13, directing all departing flights to remain grounded until further notice. Inbound international flights will be handled on a case-by-case basis. The agency did not immediately explain what prompted the order. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said FAA technicians were investigating and that officials would provide updates.

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