Summary Ground stops impact major East Coast airports. Hundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled in the last 24 hours. Passengers are being advised to check with their airlines about flight status.
Inclement weather has forced the Federal Aviation Administration to issue ground stops at several airports on the US East Coast. Hundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled, with affected airports issuing advisories to passengers to check the flight status with respective airlines for additional information. Ground stops halt operations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued ground stops at several airports earlier today after a thunderstorm made it difficult for flights to land or take off.
The three major airports serving the New York City region— New York JFK Airport , LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)—have been affected. The situation, however, extends beyond New York airports, with Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
airports also facing disruption. PIX 11 quoted a statement from the FAA that said, "Departures to La Guardia are grounded due to thunderstorms. The Probability of extension is medium (30-60%).
Departures to John F Kennedy International are grounded due to thunderstorms." Airports are also issuing advisories on social media, alerting passengers to the situation on the ground. LGA said, “Weather conditions have caused LGA Airport flight disruptions.
Check with your airline to determine the st.