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FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop Affecting Mobile Regional Airport

TRAVEL ALERT UPDATE — November 13, 2026, 8 p.m. Central: The FAA ground stop has been lifted. Residual delays are possible. Please check with your airline for the latest flight status.

The release below describes the situation when it was issued on November 13, 2026.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 13, 2026

FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop Affecting Mobile Regional Airport

MOBILE, Ala. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon, affecting airports across the country, including Mobile Regional Airport (MOB). The ground stop will remain in effect until further notice.

Aircraft already in flight when the ground stop was issued are permitted to continue to their destinations. However, all flight departures are temporarily suspended until the FAA lifts the ground stop.

“We understand the frustration and uncertainty this creates for travelers, particularly those with connecting flights or time-sensitive plans,” said Adam Hays, Acting Executive Director of the Mobile Airport Authority. “The safety of our passengers, airline crews and airport personnel remains our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation and staying in communication with our airline partners as we await further guidance from the FAA.”

The ground stop is a nationwide directive and is not specific to Mobile Regional Airport.

Passengers should be prepared for potential delays and cancellations and are strongly encouraged to check their flight status directly through their airline’s website or mobile app. Travelers should also enable airline text and email notifications to receive the latest updates.

The Mobile Airport Authority will share additional information as it becomes available.

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