Aircraft remain grounded at JFK Airport amid nationwide FAA flight disruption in New York, USA

On November 13, 2026, in New York, USA, @jacqmelinek shared a video showing numerous commercial aircraft waiting on the ground amid a major flight disruption at around 7:45 p.m. local time at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). In the video, several aircraft belonging to Delta Air Lines, Air Europa, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Etihad can be seen parked across the airport apron. The planes sit beneath a dark, overcast night sky, while the wet tarmac reflects the bright airport lights. Illuminated terminal buildings and distant ground lights stretch across the background, creating a striking nighttime scene. According to reports, the unusual buildup of aircraft was linked to a nationwide ground stop ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The disruption followed a telecommunications outage affecting all 22 regional Air Route Traffic Control Centers, causing intermittent radar and communication problems. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attributed the issues to overloaded, aging telecommunications routers. The incident highlights how disruptions to air traffic control systems can affect airport operations, delay departures, and create congestion for airlines and passengers across the country.