The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has maintained a ground stop at Newark Airport through 10:15 p.m. on August 9, 2026, amid severe thunderstorms affecting the tri-state region. The ground stop was issued in response to hazardous storm conditions disrupting airport operations.
Kennedy and LaGuardia Ground Stops Lifted, Delays Persist
Ground stops for Kennedy and LaGuardia Airports have been lifted, though both airports continue to experience residual delays due to storm-related disruptions. Flights at these airports remain affected, despite the removal of the FAA ground stop restrictions.
Flight Disruptions Widespread Across Tri-State Airports
According to FlightAware data, as of 9:45 p.m., 930 flights have been canceled across the tri-state airports of Newark, Kennedy, and LaGuardia.
Over 1,000 flights have also been delayed in the same timeframe, reflecting the severe impact of the ongoing weather conditions on air travel in the region.
The storms have also affected ground transportation, with rail service suspensions reported on New Jersey’s NJ Transit system due to weather-related conditions.
