Overview

• Arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport will be limited to 34 flights per hour through October 25, 2025.
• Weekend operations will be capped at 28 flights per hour from September 1 through December 31 to accommodate ongoing runway work.
• Runway 4L-22R’s $121 million reconstruction finished 13 days early, easing congestion under the new restrictions.
• United Airlines reported on-time departure rates of 79% and arrival rates of 88% after the FAA’s cap went into effect.
• The FAA is modernizing antiquated technology and boosting telecommunication links to prevent future equipment outages.