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Sinkhole Closes Runway at LaGuardia Airport Triggering Flight Disruptions

Sinkhole Closes Runway at LaGuardia Airport Triggering 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 significant sinkhole was identified adjacent to runway 4/22 at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, prompting authorities to close the runway. This closure was reported on May 21, 2026, and is impacting airport operations.

As a result of the runway shutdown, numerous flights have been delayed or cancelled. The disruptions are affecting hundreds of flights across various routes servicing the airport, contributing to widespread travel challenges.

Passengers at LaGuardia Airport are currently experiencing delays and cancellations due to this infrastructure issue. The runway closure has directly contributed to the travel interruptions impacting airport users.

The closure of runway 4/22 has caused

significant operational challenges at the airport, disrupting multiple flight paths and complicating scheduling. Airport authorities are addressing the problem while managing ongoing flight disruptions.