TravelSaturday, November 14
A nationwide ground stop delayed Eppley flights Friday, and some Saturday departures are canceled
The Good Day Council Bluffs team
If you're flying out of Omaha today, check with your airline before you head to Eppley Airfield. A nationwide ground stop stranded travelers Friday afternoon. The FAA halted departures at all U.S. airports just after 3 p.m., and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on social media that a communication issue was affecting air route traffic control centers.
Friday's ground stop hit Nebraska flights
- About 12
- Eppley departures delayed Friday
- 3
- flights delayed at Lincoln Airport
- After 3 p.m.
- when the nationwide ground stop took effect
Sources: KMTV 3 News Now Omaha, Nebraska Public Media
The FAA lifted the ground stop Friday night, but Saturday morning departures from Omaha to Atlanta and Houston were canceled. Eppley police said Delta had announced that all its flights would likely be canceled the rest of the night and fly out Saturday. The Husker football team did land in New Jersey ahead of its Saturday game against Rutgers.
Some Nebraska flights were canceled after the ground stop lifted
| Flight | Status |
|---|---|
| Omaha to Atlanta, Saturday morning | Canceled |
| Omaha to Houston, Saturday morning | Canceled |
| North Platte United flights | Canceled Friday night, Saturday morning |
| Lincoln American to Dallas-Fort Worth | Took off about 8:45 p.m. |
| Omaha Southwest to Nashville | Scheduled for 9 p.m. |
Source: wowt.com
- Last scheduled landing at Eppley: just before 4:55 p.m. Friday
- Omaha Police air operations: not affected by the ground stop
- Homeland Security Secretary Mullin: no indication of a nefarious act