Overview
- The FAA ordered a ground stop at Detroit Metropolitan Airport around 6:30 p.m. ET, closing the field and grounding flights.
- The restriction was lifted by about 7:30 p.m., and the airport reopened, according to CBS News Detroit.
- Authorities cited an "aircraft emergency" but provided no additional details as of Wednesday evening.
- MLive, citing WDIV-TV, reported the disruption was not related to weather.
- CBS News Detroit said it requested comment from the Wayne County Airport Authority, while FOX 2 initially reported the stop could last until 8 p.m.