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LaGuardia Runway Shuts Due to Sinkhole
21 May
Summary
- A sinkhole found during a routine inspection closed a LaGuardia runway.
- Airport operations experienced flight delays and cancellations.
- Emergency crews are actively working to repair the sinkhole.
LaGuardia Airport experienced significant disruptions on May 20th when a sinkhole was discovered near Runway 4/22. The sinkhole was found during a routine morning inspection by Port Authority of New York & New Jersey crews.
Airport officials immediately shut down the runway and emergency construction teams were mobilized to address the issue. Travelers were warned of potential delays and cancellations.
Southwest Airlines confirmed around 20 flights were delayed due to the repairs. Delta Air Lines offered a booking waiver for flights to and from the New York City area.
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