FAA grounds planes across U.S., including Bay Area and SoCal | LIVE UPDATES

The Federal Aviation Administration has implemented a nationwide ground stop at multiple U.S. airports, including ones in the Bay Area and Southern California, citing communications issues. In a post on X, the FAA stated there was a "temporary telecommunications outage," and that all flights have been halted out of an abundance of caution. "There has been a temporary telecommunications outage — out of an abundance of caution, all flights have been halted. Every flight has been accounted for and international flights will be handled on a case-by-case basis." An earlier advisory posted on the FAA website stated: "Due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety. Attention all aircraft operators, by order of the Federal Aviation Command Center, all airports are ground stopped. All departing traffic should remain ground stopped until further notice. Inbound international flights will be managed on a case-by-case basis." Flights are grounded at airports across the state – including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, Oakland, San Jose and others. Track the latest updates from the Bay Area and Southern California airports below. RELATED : FAA ground stop: What are your rights if you’re stuck on the tarmac? DHS secretary says ground stop 'not another 9/11' The first-ever FAA ground stop in US history was on 9/11: Here's how it unfolded Live coverage contributors KTVU Staff Andre Torrez Aja Seldon Ian Bradley 5 updates Sort By Newest Loading... 21 minutes ago KTVU FOX 2 WATCH LIVE: FAA ground stop updates | FOX LOCAL 15 minutes ago KTVU FOX 2 Oakland airport in 'close communication' with airlines, FAA amid groundstop Flights department from Oakland are being impacted by the FAA ground stop, an airport spokesperson said. Travelers should check with their airlines via mobile apps or websites for the latest updates. In a statement, the spokesperson said: "Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is aware of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) nationwide ground stop. OAK is experiencing impacts consistent with the nationwide FAA action, including potential delays and disruptions to departing and arriving flights. OAK is in close communication with airline partners and federal aviation authorities and is monitoring the situation closely. The safety and security of the traveling public remain our highest priorities. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available from the FAA and our airline partners. Passengers traveling today should check directly with their airline via their mobile app or website for the latest flight information before heading to the airport." 17 minutes ago Andre Torrez Gov. Newsom criticizes Trump administration over FAA stopage Gov. Newsom posted to X during the Federal Aviation Administration's nationwide ground stoppage on Friday. He said, "Americans are stuck at airports across the country. They deserve answers, clear updates, and a plan to get home safely. Instead, the Trump Administration is correcting reporters on AI's preferred name." 33 minutes ago KTVU Staff What U.S. Homeland Security is saying DHS secretary says ground stop 'not another 9/11' Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said there was no indication yet that the nationwide ground stop was a "nefarious attack against" the U.S. He called it a "telecommunications outage." Markwayne Mullin, the Secretary of Homeland Security, speaking at a press conference Friday afternoon, said there was no indication yet of an attack against the United States and that Americans have no reason to be afraid. "It's a telecommunication outage. I'm not going to get ahead of FAA. That's their lane to talk about. We were wanting to assure all the American people this isn't a safety (threat) to the American people or another 9/11. I think that's what a lot of people are trying to make that comparison to, and that's not the case," Mullin said. Mullin added that there isn't "any reason" to connect the communications issue to the ongoing Microsoft outage . 34 minutes ago KTVU Staff San Francisco airport impacted: What we know Doug Yakel, spokesperson for San Francisco International Airport, said around 3 p.m. Friday afternoon that the FAA had given signs that some flights would be able to depart soon. Show More Tags San Jose Mineta International Airport San Francisco International Airport Oakland Transportation