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Ground Stops Hit JFK, LaGuardia and Philadelphia; Newark Faces Hours-Long Delays

Icy runways reduced capacity, prompting FAA flow controls expected to keep disruptions going into the afternoon.

Overview

  • The FAA instituted ground stops at JFK and LaGuardia around 8 a.m. ET, with the agency signaling a shift to delay programs as conditions allow.
  • More than 1,000 arriving flights to JFK were delayed, with average arrival waits of about 3 hours 16 minutes and maximums near 4 hours 53 minutes, according to the FAA.
  • Philadelphia International Airport remained under a ground stop with 700-plus delays, and the FAA indicated a transition to a Ground Delay Program once the halt is lifted.
  • Newark Liberty International operated under a Ground Delay Program, with average delays around 170 minutes and peaks near 267 minutes, officials reported.
  • A National Weather Service advisory stayed in effect with morning snowfall totals reported across New York City, and travelers were urged to check with airlines and expect multi-hour disruptions.