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Flights halted at all US airports, including MEM, due to air traffic control problems, FAA says

By , Daily Memphian; , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: November 13, 2026 5:15 PM CT | Published: November 13, 2026 3:43 PM CT

The Homeland Security secretary says there’s no indication of nefarious acts behind FAA communications issues that caused all flights nationwide to be grounded Friday, Nov. 13.

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Federal Aviation Administration Department of Homeland Security Frederick W. Smith International Airport

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