Sinkhole shuts down one of LaGuardia Airport’s runways
A runway at LaGuardia Airport was shut down on Wednesday morning after a sinkhole was spotted.
The airport said the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was conducting its daily morning inspection when crews noticed the hole near runway 4/22 at around 11 a.m.
The runway was immediately closed so that necessary repairs could be made and a cause could be identified.
The airport is currently under a ground delay, with flights departing to LGA delayed an average of 98 minutes.
According to FlightAware, there are currently 197 cancellations into and out of LGA, and 168 delays.
“The Port Authority is in close communication with airlines and airport partners and will continue providing updates as conditions evolve,” LaGuardia Airport said on social media. “Travelers should expect delays and cancellations, particularly with forecast thunderstorms expected later today, and are strongly encouraged to check directly with their airlines for the latest flight status information.”
