Ground stop lifted at Palm Springs airport after air traffic control issue
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Key Points:
- The FAA ground stop affecting flights at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) has been lifted as of 4:20 p.m., with departures and arrivals beginning to resume gradually.
- Delays are expected to continue as airport operations normalize, and travelers are advised to monitor their flight status directly with their airlines.
- The ground stop was caused by an FAA air traffic control issue impacting Southern California airspace, affecting multiple airports in the region, not just PSP.
- While arriving flights have been able to land, some inbound flights were diverted, and several departures were canceled during the ground stop.
- Palm Springs International Airport is coordinating closely with the FAA and airline partners and will provide further updates as the situation develops.
