Hundreds of Flights Impacted at Major US Airports Over Equipment Failure
Summary
Hundreds of flights at major U.S. airports were delayed, canceled, or diverted due to equipment failure at a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control facility. The problem led to a 30-minute airspace closure in the Northeast and affected several airports including Philadelphia, Newark, and New York’s JFK and LaGuardia airports.Key Facts
- An equipment failure occurred at the FAA’s Philadelphia TRACON air traffic control center.
- The FAA closed airspace in the Northeast for 30 minutes while repairing the equipment.
- Flights at Philadelphia International, Newark Liberty International, Teterboro, JFK, and LaGuardia airports were affected.
- Philadelphia International had 124 flights canceled and 395 delayed.
- Newark Liberty International had 282 flights canceled and 208 delayed.
- The delays and cancellations caused disruptions spreading across multiple major airports.
- FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford confirmed the closure and repair efforts.
- The FAA is still providing updates on the situation.
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