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Flight delays hit Newark Airport on July 16 due to FAA air traffic control staffing shortages

Newark Airport delays linked to air traffic control staff shortage
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Newark Liberty International Airport is experiencing flight delays on July 16, 2026, with the Federal Aviation Administration confirming that the cause is a shortage of air traffic control staff.

Staffing shortages in air traffic control at Newark Airport are restricting the airport’s ability to manage flights efficiently, leading to operational delays.

Passengers flying through Newark Liberty International Airport today should expect delays due to the reduced air traffic control resources, according to the FAA.