27 Jun 2024 | 08:02 PM UTC
US: Flight disruptions likely to continue at Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, N.J., through June 27 after runway excursion
Runway excursion prompts flight disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., US, June 27. Reconfirm flights.
Flight delays and cancellations are likely at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey, US, through the evening of June 27 due to a disabled aircraft on one of the runways. Initial reports indicate a private jet ran off the runway upon landing at EWR earlier in the afternoon. There have been no reports of casualties associated with the incident. Emergency crews are working to clear the aircraft from the impacted runway, though they have yet to provide an estimated timeframe for when the runway will reopen. Flight operations are continuing on unaffected runways. However, due to the incident, EWR is operating at a reduced capacity for arriving aircraft.
Lingering disruptions are likely and could extend for several hours as airlines work to reposition aircraft and clear passenger backlogs.
Confirm flights if flying via EWR June 27; do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Consider making alternative arrangements for time-sensitive travel if necessary.
