(Orlando, January 18, 2026) – A ground stop has been issued at Orlando International Airport, disrupting travel plans for many during the holiday weekend.
A mechanical issue with a United Airlines flight caused a temporary halt to all operations at the airport Sunday afternoon.
- A United Airlines flight arriving from Chicago experienced a “mechanical issue” after landing at Orlando International Airport.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop around 12:30 p.m. EST on Sunday.
- No injuries were reported among the 200 passengers and six crew members on board the flight.
- The airport temporarily stalled all operations related to the incident.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the temporary halt of planes around 12:30 p.m. Sunday after a United Airlines plane arriving from Chicago “became disabled on the runway after making a hard landing,” the agency told the Daily Mail.
The incident involved United Airlines flight 2323, which suffered a “mechanical issue upon landing,” according to the airline. A total of 200 passengers and six crew members were onboard the airplane. No injuries were reported, according to officials.
It remains unclear what caused the mechanical issue. A user posted an image of a United Airlines jet stopped on the runway at the Florida airport, away from the main terminals.
According to officials, on-site crew members helped passengers disembark from the aircraft and transported them to the terminal by buses.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the temporary halt of planes around 2pm Sunday after a United Airlines plane arriving from Chicago experienced an issue upon landing
According to officials, the on-site crew helped passengers disembark from the aircraft on the airport’s runway. (Pictured: File photo)
The Daily Mail contacted the FAA and United Airlines for comment.
It is also unclear if weather played a role in the mechanical issue, as Florida is currently experiencing cold, windy, and rainy conditions due to a winter storm moving across the East Coast and nearby states, including Florida and Georgia.
What This Means for You
Travelers flying through Orlando International Airport should expect notable delays and potential cancellations. The FAA ground stop means all incoming and outgoing flights are temporarily suspended. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates on their flight status and to allow extra time for travel. The timing of the disruption coincides with a busy holiday travel weekend, potentially exacerbating the impact on passengers.
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