Grounded Flights at Newark Liberty International Airport Due to FAA Equipment Failure
Published in New York – Flight operations were significantly affected on Monday afternoon at Newark Liberty International Airport following a critical equipment failure reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Details of the Incident
At approximately 1:53 p.m., the FAA implemented a ground stop for all flights bound for Newark. This restriction on departures lasted until at least 5 p.m., affecting numerous travelers across various origins.
“Due to FAA equipment outage, arrivals and departures are currently delayed at EWR. Please contact your airline for flight status,” an announcement from airport officials stated on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Impact on Flight Operations
Flightaware.com indicated that several aircraft, including United Airlines Flight 1321, were forced to circle over New Jersey instead of proceeding to their intended destinations, such as Los Angeles International Airport.
- Departures from Newark experienced delays exceeding two hours.
- Arriving flights faced delays averaging around 15 minutes.
The outage led to cascading effects across the nation, as reflected on Flightaware’s Misery Map, which illustrated mounting delays at multiple airports.
Current Status and Recommendations
As of now, airport officials have not provided a timeline for the resolution of the equipment issues. Travelers are advised to check their flight statuses with their respective airlines for the most current updates.
Check Airport Status
For further information regarding flight conditions, click the links below:
- Newark Airport: FlightAware – Newark
- JFK Airport: FlightAware – JFK
- LaGuardia Airport: FlightAware – LaGuardia
