Federal Aviation Administration ground stop order

Update – 9:30 p.m., Nov 13

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted its ground stop. U.S. flights arriving at and departing from Toronto Pearson continue to experience disruptions and cancellations as airlines work to restore normal flight schedules. Passengers are advised to check their flight status directly with their airline before heading to the airport.

Update – 7:25 p.m., Nov 13

International and domestic flights continue to operate out of Toronto Pearson where routes do not require transit through U.S. airspace. We are increasing staffing across the airport to assist affected passengers. Our support teams are being deployed throughout the terminals, with additional resources available in the U.S. departures area. We are also working closely with airlines and have implemented a parking plan for aircraft. We will continue to provide updates as relevant new information becomes available.

Update – 5:00 p.m., Nov 13

Flights between Toronto Pearson and the U.S. are impacted by the FAA's nationwide ground stop. There are currently no scheduled U.S.-bound departures or arrivals at this time. Passengers are advised to check directly with their airline for the latest flight information before heading to the airport. We will continue to post updates as information becomes available.