KENOSHA COUNTY, WI — November 13, 2026
LOCAL UPDATE — KENOSHA REGIONAL AIRPORT
Kenosha City Administrator John Morrissey said Kenosha Regional Airport is complying with the FAA’s emergency restrictions. In his statement Friday, Morrissey said all aircraft departures from the airport would remain suspended for the duration of the ground stop. Arrivals would be limited to aircraft specifically cleared by air traffic control.
Morrissey said departures would resume once federal restrictions were lifted and the airport received authorization to return to normal operations. The city said it would continue to monitor the situation.
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon after a communications problem affected regional air traffic control centers. The order is disrupting travel for Kenosha County residents trying to fly out of the area and those trying to get home. The ground stop is currently affecting thousands of travelers nationwide.
The FAA had already halted traffic in Chicago before issuing the nationwide order. For local travelers using Chicago O’Hare, Chicago Midway or Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, the disruption can affect both ends of a trip. A return flight can be held at its departure airport, and delays on earlier flights can put connections at risk.
Aircraft already in the air were allowed to continue and land. The FAA said international arrivals would be handled case by case. Federal officials said FAA technicians were investigating the communications problem.
Travelers should check their flight status directly with their airline before leaving for the airport. Anyone picking up a returning traveler should confirm the flight’s updated arrival time before heading out.
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