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LaGuardia Airport Runway Closure Due to Sinkhole Causes Flight Disruptions

LaGuardia Airport Runway Closure Due to Sinkhole Causes Flight Disruptions
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 has caused the closure of a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, resulting in significant travel disruptions. The incident has affected runway operations at one of the busiest airports in the region.

As a consequence of the runway shutdown, multiple flights have experienced delays or cancellations. Several major carriers including Delta Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue are among those impacted, leading to disruptions for passengers traveling through LaGuardia.