26 Jun 2024 | 08:42 PM UTC
US: Flight disruptions likely in New York metropolitan area June 26 due to adverse weather
Severe weather causes flight disruptions at airports in New York metropolitan area, US, June 26; lingering delays and cancellations likely.
Flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations, will likely affect airports in the New York metropolitan area into at least late June 26 due to thunderstorms impacting the region. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has notably issued ground delay programs at LaGuardia (LGA), Newark International (EWR), and John F. Kennedy International (JFK) airports that are in effect until at least 23:59 June 26; the FAA may modify or rescind the ground delay programs on short notice. As of the late afternoon of June 26, some flights to the impacted airports are being held at origin, delaying arrivals at LGA by an average of 100 minutes, JFK by an average of 162 minutes, and EWR by 132 minutes.
The FAA may issue additional weather-related ground delay programs and/or ground stops for airports in the New York metropolitan area over the coming hours. Residual disruptions are possible even after weather conditions improve as airlines work to clear passenger backlogs.
Confirm flight reservations if scheduled to travel via JFK, LGA, EWR, or another airport in the New York metropolitan area; do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Consider making alternative arrangements for time-sensitive travel if necessary.
