Newark Liberty International Airport, JFK International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport are facing major flight delays due to thunderstorms. Newark has a ground stop until 3:45pm, with departing flights delayed an average of 135 minutes. JFK's ground stop lasts until 4:00pm, and arrivals are heavily impacted. LaGuardia's flights are delayed about 60 minutes, with earlier cumulative delays exceeding 700 flights. Travelers are advised to check flight statuses before arriving at the airports as the thunderstorms continue through the afternoon.
All three New York City-area airports are facing major flight delays due to thunderstorms rolling in on Wednesday. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) has a ground stop in effect until 3:45pm ET. Departing flights are experiencing average delays of 135 minutes and climbing, while arrivals are running about 40 minutes behind schedule.
JFK International Airport has also imposed a ground stop until 4:00pm. Earlier today, departures averaged 149 minutes, but a current snapshot shows delays for 56 flights at about 56 minutes each, reflecting a slight improvement.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is under a ground stop until 3:45pm, with departures currently delayed about 60 minutes and increasing. Earlier cumulative delays affected more than 700 flights, with an average of 120 minutes, and some flights were held up to 177 minutes.
Travelers heading to the airports to pick up friends or family are urged to check flight statuses before leaving home and expect extended wait times. Airline officials continue to advise passengers to monitor real-time updates as the thunderstorms persist through the afternoon.
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