Chicago's O'Hare, Midway airports impacted by nationwide ground stop due to 'equipment outage': LIVE

Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports were impacted as the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday for all airlines "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."

The Details

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The O'Hare and Midway ground stops appeared to be issued until 3:30 p.m. "due to an equipment outage," according to the FAA's National Airspace System Status. The timing of the nationwide ground stop seemed to continue past that time.

Chicago airports were also both listed to have a departure delay of at least an hour.

FAA ground stop live updates: What to know as nationwide flights are grounded Emergency crews responding to vessel collision near Port of New Orleans on Mississippi River "The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following communication issues impacting multiple Air Route Traffic Control Centers," the administration said in a statement. "FAA technicians are investigating the issue. We will provide updates."

ABC7 Chicago has sent crews to both of the city's airports and is working to learn more about the ground stops.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

ABC News contributed to this report.

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