The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a nationwide ground stop on all U.S. airports, officials said.
A communication issue impacting Air Route Traffic Control Centers is at the root of the national stoppage, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a post on X.
Jonathan Dean, a spokesperson for the Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport, said departures are being held because of this and advised travelers to check with their airlines for updates on their flight status.
Dulles International Airport is also warning travelers of delays because of the ground stop.
Representatives from the FAA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Representatives from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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