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Interactive graphic shows the dramatic impact of Friday's FAA ground stop
DeAndre Washington
DeAndre Washington
Sports Reporter · East Liberty, PA
DeAndre Washington is a lifelong Pittsburgh resident and graduate of Robert Morris University. With over 5 years of experience reporting on high school and collegiate sports for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, he is passionate about elevating local athletes and celebrating community pride through sports.
More from DeAndre →Sports Reporter · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 2:47 AM · 1 min read
Planes were grounded nationwide for hours by the Federal Aviation Administration due to what the government said were issues with overloaded systems.
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The ground stop was lifted Friday evening in the 8 p.m. hour, but the skies were still quiet.
To see the impact, the Get the Facts Data Team has created an interactive graphic below that shows the air traffic from last Friday at 8 p.m. and this Friday at 8 p.m.
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Local news from Mount Lebanon Current
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Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
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