A sinkhole was detected near a runway at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday, causing disruptions and several flight cancellations. The cavity was identified during a standard inspection by crews.
At approximately 11 a.m., officials discovered the sinkhole close to Runway 4/22 during the airport’s routine airfield check.
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Emergency teams gathered around the sinkhole found near the runway at LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday. (WNYW)
“The runway was promptly closed, with emergency construction and engineering teams dispatched to diagnose the issue and carry out the necessary repairs swiftly and safely,” according to a statement posted on LaGuardia’s X account.
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A runway at LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday where a sinkhole was discovered. (WNYW)
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said it was in “close communication” with airlines to provide ongoing updates.
Travelers were urged to check directly with their airlines for updated flight status as delays and cancellations mounted. Thunderstorms were also forecast for Wednesday, threatening to exacerbate the travel disruptions.
A plane flies over LaGuardia Airport tower in New York. (iStock)
By Wednesday afternoon, departures from LaGuardia were delayed by an average of 30 minutes, while arrival delays averaged around 38 minutes, according to FlightAware.
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