NYC's LaGuardia Airport runway affected by sinkhole expected to reopen midday

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Coverage varies in emphasis, with ABC News and The Guardian focusing on the operational impact and the response from officials, while the New York Post highlights public concerns about delays and cancellations. The Straits Times provides a…

https://www.washingtontimes.com/staff/brad-matthews/· May 21, 2026 · 2:35 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 47 views

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LaGuardia Airport's runway affected by a sinkhole is expected to reopen around noon on Thursday. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported that the runway was initially set to remain closed until at least 6 a.m. Thursday. Travelers are advised to expect delays due to the sinkhole and weather-related issues.

Key facts

▪The sinkhole was discovered at LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday around 11 a.m.
▪Runway 13/31 has been handling all takeoff and landing traffic due to the closure.
▪On Wednesday, 321 flights were delayed and 288 flights canceled at LaGuardia.

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▪ Sinkhole expected to keep New York LaGuardia airport runway shut until May 23 — Straits Times — World
▪ Sinkhole Shuts Down LaGuardia Airport — Dailycaller
▪ Sinkhole shuts down runway at New York LaGuardia airport — The Guardian — US
▪ Sinkhole closes busy LaGuardia Airport runway — sparks fears of major delays, cancellations — New York Post
▪ Sinkhole shuts down runway at LaGuardia International Airport — ABC News — Top

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The runway at LaGuardia Airport in Queens where a sinkhole was discovered Wednesday is projected to reopen around noon Thursday. That’s the earliest it will be back in business, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which has jurisdiction over the airport, told Gothamist. “That sounds crazy. I hope they get this fixed soon. We don’t know what to do,” traveler Rohan Nepal told cable news channel NY1. Initially, the Federal Aviation Administration said the affected runway would be closed through at least 6 a.m. Thursday, according to ABC News. Port Authority crews inspecting the runway discovered the sinkhole at around 11 a.m. Wednesday, per a post from the LaGuardia Airport account on X.

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