GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Smokies.LIVE Travel Center) — Air travel disruptions are being reported nationwide Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for flights departing for U.S. airports following an equipment outage.
The FAA issued the ground stop at 20:54 UTC. At the time, 4,042 flights destined for U.S. airports were already airborne.
The disruption is also affecting travelers at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, where all departing flights are reporting delays. Only a handful of arrivals remain scheduled to leave on time.
The FAA has not provided additional details about the equipment outage or how long the ground stop will remain in effect.
Travelers flying out of McGhee Tyson are encouraged to check with their airlines for updated departure times and possible schedule changes before heading to the airport.
Travelers can track flight status and follow updates through the Smokies.LIVE Travel Center.
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