Atlanta, GA
Ground stops issued for East Coast flights heading to Hartsfield-Jackson airport, FAA reports
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Flights that were expected to come into Atlanta from the East Coast have either been canceled or delayed due to ground stops being called, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
FAA is reporting that ground stops were issued around 10:35 a.m. for flights scheduled to leave from the most east coast-area airports to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
According to the FAA, arrivals have temporarily slowed down due to a runway equipment issue. Technicians are reportedly working to fix the issue.
As of 11 a.m., the FAA reports that three flights into and out of Atlanta have been canceled, and 199 flights have been delayed.
Already airborne flights are actively landing, and flights are taking off from the airport, according to the report.
The FAA says ground stops are expected to last until noon. To find real-time delay information, click here.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.
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