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ORLANDO, Fla. - A ground stop was issued at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) on Thursday afternoon due to a radar issue, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) says.

What we know:

The ground stop for MCO was issued around 12:28 p.m. on Thursday. The ground stop is currently scheduled until 2 p.m.

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The FAA says the ground stop is due to radar issues at the Central Florida Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON).

What we don't know:

Authorities have not yet shared specifics when it comes to the radar issues. It's unclear how many passengers will be affected by the ground stop.

What's next:

Technicians are currently working to address the problem.

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