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Lubbock Airport responds to national FAA ground stop
By Richard “Rick” Lane
Flights halted at airports across the US due to 'extraordinary circumstances,' FAA says
Richard “Rick” Lane
Richard “Rick” Lane
Reporter · Lubbock, TX
Rick Lane has dedicated nearly 12 years to community journalism, previously working for the Amarillo Globe-News. He holds a degree in Journalism from West Texas A&M University and has a passion for highlighting local initiatives and grassroots movements.
More from Richard →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 9:25 PM · 1 min read
WASHINGTON (AP) – Flights are halted at airports across the United States due to "extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety," according to an FAA alert. In a statement obtained by Nexstar, the FAA specified that the ground stop was issued "following communication issues impacting multiple Air Route Traffic Control Centers." The FAA said its [...]
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