More than 260 flights were cancelled at New York City’s major airports by 7 a.m. EST on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) each reporting over 100 cancellations, and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) recording 60 cancellations. This followed Monday evening’s disruptions, when LaGuardia saw more than 100 flights cancelled and both JFK and Newark experienced above-average cancellations.
FAA Implements Ground Stops and Delay Programs Due to Severe Weather
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) responded to a severe weather system moving through the tri-state area by issuing ground stops and delay programs at all major New York airports on Monday. An additional
ground delay program was put in place for LaGuardia on Tuesday morning. The weather system included heavy thunderstorms, torrential rain, high winds, and localized flooding, which led to the grounding of flights and crews at their origin points, contributing to the ongoing disruption.
Cascading Delays Impact Other Major Hubs, Airlines Issue Flexible Waivers
Flight disruptions at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark are creating widespread ripple effects throughout the broader aviation network. Downstream flights and late-day arrivals at major connecting hubs including Atlanta, Chicago O’Hare, and Charlotte are experiencing secondary delays and cancellations despite clearer weather conditions in those areas. In response to the disruptions, nearly every major airline has issued flexible
change waivers for travel through New York on Tuesday, allowing passengers to modify their itineraries without penalty.
