Severe thunderstorms on August 9, 2026, disrupted air travel at Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport in the New York tri-state region. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) maintained a ground stop at Newark Airport through 10:15 p.m. local time in response to storm conditions.
Flight tracking data from FlightAware showed that as of 9:45 p.m., approximately 930 flights were cancelled and more than 1,000 flights experienced delays at these three airports. The storms also led to the suspension of some NJ Transit rail services, further affecting transportation in the area.
Ground Stops Lifted at JFK and LaGuardia Amid Delays
Ground stops at JFK
and LaGuardia airports were lifted on August 9, although residual delays continued well into the evening. The overall air traffic disruptions at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia contributed to widespread travel delays and cancellations throughout the New York tri-state region on the second consecutive day of severe storms.
