Overview
- The FAA imposed a departure ground stop at JFK at 1:37 PM EDT after an inbound aircraft reported an unspecified emergency.
- Delta Flight 183 from Rome landed safely around 1:30 PM with no injuries and was towed off the runway for inspection.
- The ground stop under Washington Air Route Traffic Control Centre oversight was slated to last until at least 2:30 PM with a 30–60% chance of extension.
- JFK Airport has not publicly disclosed the nature of the incident, prompting airlines and passengers to seek updates independently.
- Travelers are advised to confirm flight statuses with their carriers as the FAA continues monitoring airport operations.