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Newark Airport Resumes Operations After Latest ATC Outage Sparks Major Delays

A 45-minute ground stop caused by system failures at Philadelphia TRACON highlights ongoing air traffic control shortages and aging infrastructure.

A United Airlines Station Operation Center stands at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., May 9, 2025. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo
The New York City skyline is seen behind Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Chris Rocheleau, acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, left, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, right, speak about a new air traffic control infrastructure plan, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Overview

  • Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a 45-minute ground stop Sunday morning due to an air traffic control telecommunications failure.
  • Inbound flights to Newark are now delayed by an average of over two hours, with staffing shortages cited as a contributing factor.
  • This marks the second major outage at Philadelphia TRACON in three days, following a 90-second radar and communications loss on Friday morning.
  • The FAA is advancing upgrades to its Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) at Philadelphia TRACON, aiming for completion by year-end.
  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has called for reduced operations at Newark to prioritize safety while urging Congress to fund a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the ATC system.