The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended a ground stop at Newark Airport through 10:15 p.m. on August 8, 2026, as severe thunderstorms continue to disrupt air traffic in the tri-state region.
Flight data from FlightAware shows that as of 9:45 p.m., 930 flights have been canceled and more than 1,000 delayed at Newark, Kennedy, and LaGuardia airports. The ground stops previously in effect at Kennedy and LaGuardia airports have been lifted; however, residual delays remain at those locations.
Impact on Tri-State Airports and NJ Transit
While Newark Airport remains under FAA-imposed restrictions due to ongoing storm activity, both Kennedy and LaGuardia airports have resumed flight departures
and arrivals despite continuing delays. The thunderstorms have also forced New Jersey Transit to suspend rail services, adding to transportation disruptions in New Jersey.
Traveler Disruptions and Official Response
Travelers experienced widespread cancellations and significant delays throughout the day across the tri-state airspace. The FAA confirmed that the ground stop at Newark Airport remains active because of the severe weather conditions, which have complicated flight operations and slowed the return to normal schedules.
The severe storms affecting August 8, 2026, have created operational challenges at all major airports within the region and have extended impact to surface rail transportation operated by NJ Transit.
