FAA: Ground stops lifted for East Coast flights heading to Hartsfield-Jackson airport
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Ground stops have been lifted for East Coast flights coming into Atlanta after the Federal Aviation istration (FAA) reported an equipment issue at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Internation Aiport on Sunday.
The FAA reports that the ground stops were lifted around 12:26 p.m. However, delays continue.
At around 10:35 a.m., the FAA reported that flights from the East Coast had either been canceled or delayed due to the ground stops being called. Arrivals were temporarily slowed down due to a runway equipment issue at Hartsfield-Jackons Airport. Technicians were reportedly working to fix the issue.
The FAA has reported that, as of 1 p.m., five flights into and out of Atlanta had been canceled, and 372 flights had been delayed. Already airborne flights were actively landing, and flights took off from the airport.
To find real-time delay information, click here.
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