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Sinkhole Closes LaGuardia Runway Causing Major Flight Delays and Cancellations

Sinkhole Closes LaGuardia Runway Causing Major Flight Delays and Cancellations
Image: NTSB Investigator-in-Charge Dan Bower documenting damaged section of Delta flight 1086 that skidded of the runway at LaGuardia Airport. by NTSBgov via flickr, pdm

A sinkhole was identified on one of the runways at LaGuardia Airport in New York, prompting an immediate closure of the affected runway. This closure has resulted in significant disruption to airport operations.

Flight schedules have been widely affected, with numerous delays and cancellations reported. Several major carriers, including Delta Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue, have canceled hundreds of flights following the incident.