Flight map shows crowded runway at SFO after FAA issues nationwide ground stop

More than 30 planes were grounded at San Francisco International Airport as part of a chaotic nationwide ground stop of all passenger aircraft.An airport spokesperson confirmed to the California Post that the ground stop was affecting SFO, “although we don’t know the nature of the outage,” the rep said.Planes already en route to the airport were still landing there, but departing aircraft were halted, the spokesperson said.The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.

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Never miss a story Data from Flightradar24 showed what appeared to be dozens of planes at the airport with none taking off.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the ultra-rare “nationwide ground stop” was ordered because of a “communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.”“FAA technicians are investigating the issue.We will provide immediate updates as we have them,” he said.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!...