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Ground Stop in Effect at MSP Airport Due to FAA Equipment Outage
The outage is diverting or holding flights across several Midwestern states, and officials said the disruption could last until 4:15 p.m.
- On Thursday, August 6, 2026, a "regional FAA equipment outage" triggered a ground stop at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, halting departures and limiting arrivals.
- FAA officials clarified the issue stems from a control center rather than the airport tower, affecting flights across Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
- Numerous flights at Eppley Airfield in Omaha face delays from the disruption, while Rochester International Airport reports no current impacts from the ground stop.
- The equipment outage is listed on the FAA's website until 4:15 p.m., though officials estimate a 30-60% probability the disruption could extend beyond that window.
- Travelers are advised to contact their airlines for the latest flight information before traveling to the airport, as KETV NewsWatch continues monitoring developments.
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The Morning SunGround stop at MSP Airport Thursday due to ‘FAA equipment outage’
Travelers are advised to contact their airline for the latest flight information.
·Saint Paul, United States
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