City of Atlanta Advisory on Federal Aviation Administration's Nationwide Ground Stop

ATLANTA-The City of Atlanta issued the following update on the Federal Aviation Administration's national ground stop.

The Dickens Administration and City of Atlanta are closely monitoring the nationwide Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ground stop affecting flight operations at airports across the country, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The ground stop is currently in effect indefinitely. Aircraft that were already in the air are permitted to land; however, no flights will be allowed to depart until the FAA lifts the ground stop.

The safety and well-being of passengers, airport employees and flight crew remain our highest priority

Out of an abundance of caution, the Atlanta Police Department (APD) and Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD)-including emergency medical teams-are deploying additional personnel and resources to support airport operations and assist passengers as needed.

Travelers with scheduled flights are strongly encouraged to check directly with their airlines for the latest flight status and travel information BEFORE traveling to the airport.

Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

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