“We are monitoring the situation and working with the FAA and our airline partners,” Massport said in a statement.
A nationwide ground stop issued by the FAA is impacting flights at Logan Airport in Boston, CBS News reported Friday afternoon.
The disruption centers on what federal officials describe as a telecommunication outage. This rare restriction on all U.S. airports has left planes idling on taxiways and runways, according to video from WBZ-TV’s SkyEye.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said the ground stop is due to a communication issue currently being investigated by FAA technicians.
The operational fallout at Logan Airport has been immediate. As of 6 p.m., FlightAware data showed 426 total delays and 104 cancellations at the airport.
State officials are coordinating with federal agencies to manage the impact on Massachusetts travelers. Governor Maura Healey addressed the disruption in a public statement.
“I’ve been briefed on the FAA’s nationwide ground stop and am in touch with Massport about what it means for people flying in and out of Massachusetts,” Healey said. “We’re working to get answers from federal officials and will share updates as soon as we have more information.”
While the White House confirmed the issue appears to be caused by a telecommunication outage, the specific technical failure remains under investigation by the FAA. A nationwide ground stop halts departures across the country to ensure the safety of the national airspace system during technical instability.
For passengers currently at Logan, the primary directive is to coordinate directly with carriers. Massport advised that passengers should check with their airlines for the latest flight updates.
| Metric at Logan Airport | Total Count (as of 6 p.m.) |
|---|---|
| Flight Delays | 426 |
| Flight Cancellations | 104 |
The investigation into the communication issue continues as technicians work to restore normal operations. This is a breaking news story and will be updated when more information becomes available.
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