Passengers touring by way of Newark Airport on Thursday might face important delays as a consequence of FAA staffing shortages.
As of 10 a.m., the FAA was reporting shortages resulting in departing flights being delayed by a median of 75 minutes and arriving flights delayed by a median of 5 hours, the airport stated. The utmost delay was listed on the FAA web site as presumably lasting as much as 10 hours.
“Newark Liberty International Airport is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with airline partners, the FAA, and other stakeholders to support operations and assist impacted passengers,” in keeping with the Port Authority, which manages the airport.
The FAA reported Newark Airport was in a floor delay program shortly after 11 a.m. An earlier floor cease, which had the potential to carry flights, was canceled.
As a result of FAA staffing points and development #EWR is experiencing delays. Please contact your airline for the standing of your flight.
— Newark Liberty Worldwide Airport (@EWRairport) Might 1, 2025
Early Thursday morning, the FAA additionally skilled gear points at its Philadelphia TRACON heart, which helps manages the airspace round Newark Liberty, inflicting delays for passengers on the early morning flights out of the airport.
Newark Airport skilled related delays earlier this week because of FAA gear and staffing challenges.
The airport can be doing development work on one in all its runways this spring, resulting in intervals of time the place just one runway is out there for operations.
Passengers are suggested to examine with their airline for the newest flight standing earlier than heading to the airport.
