BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Flights into and out of Bellingham have been canceled until further notice due to a nationwide ground stop.

The FAA grounded all flights in the country Friday afternoon, Nov. 13 due to a “communication issue” affecting all air traffic control centers.

The Port of Bellingham confirmed that three departures and four arrivals scheduled for the remainder of Friday at Bellingham International Airport will likely be canceled due to the order.

The port is advising passengers to check with their airline for updates before coming to the airport.

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says FAA technicians are investigating the issue.

This is the first nationwide ground stop since January 2023, when a key FAA computer system malfunctioned.