© CBS New YorkA sinkhole found on a LaGuardia Airport runway Wednesday, May 20, 2026 led to flight delays, as workers scrambled to make repairs, officials said.
According to FlightAware, LaGuardia Airport was experiencing arrival delays for airborne aircraft averaging 35 minutes and increasing.
What we know:
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said the sinkhole was identified around 11 a.m. near Runway 4/22 during the airport's daily morning airfield inspection.
The runway was immediately shut down while emergency construction and engineering crews worked to determine the cause and make repairs, according to the agency.
Travelers were urged to check directly with their airlines for updated flight information as delays and cancellations mounted. Officials said forecast thunderstorms later Wednesday could worsen disruptions.
No injuries were reported.
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