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What Is the FAA AI Traffic Tool (SMART)?
Ground stop lifted
Updated
FAA confirmed the nationwide ground stop was lifted.
Nationwide status uses FAA ATCSCC advisories.
Did SMART Cause the November 13 Ground Stop?
What the FAA said
This information is preliminary and subject to change.
The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following communication issues impacting multiple Air Route Traffic Control Centers. FAA technicians are investigating the issue. We will provide updates.
What it did not say
The statement mentions neither SMART nor AI. The FAA cited communication issues. As of November 14, the FAA had not published a final investigation finding.
Why the two got connected
SMART began limited operation around Washington, D.C. on September 21. In the days before the stop, press reports said the FAA planned to expand SMART across all 22 air route traffic control centers. KXAN reported on the expansion. Timing alone does not establish causation.
General aviation restrictions and other FAA advisories
LAS · Closed to non-scheduled transient general aviation only. Scheduled commercial flights are unaffected by this notice. Prior permission may allow exceptions.
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LAX · Closed to non-scheduled transient general aviation only. Scheduled commercial flights are unaffected by this notice. Prior permission may allow exceptions.
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SAN · Closed to non-scheduled transient general aviation only. Scheduled commercial flights are unaffected by this notice. Prior permission may allow exceptions.
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