FAA Halts All Takeoffs At Casper Airport
The nationwide ground stop prevents new departures from Natrona County International Airport, marking the first such event since 2023.
By Alyssa Parker ·
The Federal Aviation Administration has suspended new takeoffs at Casper Natrona County International Airport.
The ground stop began earlier today as part of a nationwide order. Aircraft already in the air before the order took effect can still land at their destinations. No new flights are leaving the airport until the FAA lifts the restriction.
This is the first nationwide ground stop since January 2023. That previous halt occurred after a failure in the FAA's Notice to Airmen system, which sends critical safety data to flight crews. Before the 2023 event, the last ground stop happened on September 11, 2001.
The FAA has not announced an estimated time for service to resume. Travelers are advised to contact their airlines directly for the latest status on scheduled flights. For those flying from Casper, checking with the carrier or visiting iflycasper.com can confirm if a departure is still on track.
The disruption affects air travel across the country and globally. The airport expects to provide updates as more information becomes available from federal authorities.
