Sinkhole closes busy LaGuardia Airport runway — sparks fears of major delays, cancellations
A sinkhole on a LaGuardia Airport runway has caused significant flight delays. The Port Authority is working to repair the damage and assess the situation. Travelers are advised to check with airlines for updates due to expected disruptions and thunderstorms.
- ▪The sinkhole was discovered around 11 a.m. during a routine inspection.
- ▪Emergency crews have been deployed to make repairs and investigate the cause.
- ▪Travelers should anticipate delays and cancellations, especially with thunderstorms forecasted.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 44 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Sinkhole expected to keep New York LaGuardia airport runway shut until May 23 — Straits Times — World
- ▪ NYC's LaGuardia Airport runway affected by sinkhole expected to reopen midday — The Washington Times
- ▪ Sinkhole Shuts Down LaGuardia Airport — Dailycaller
- ▪ Sinkhole shuts down runway at New York LaGuardia airport — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Sinkhole shuts down runway at LaGuardia International Airport — ABC News — Top
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 15:05:11 -0400 |
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Metro Sinkhole closes busy LaGuardia Airport runway — sparks fears of major delays, cancellations By Amanda Woods Published May 20, 2026, 3:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A sinkhole found on a LaGuardia Airport runway Wednesday led to flight delays, as workers scrambled to make repairs, officials said. The pit was discovered around 11 a.m. near Runway 4/22 as the Port Authority conducted its daily morning inspection of LaGuardia’s airfield, the agency said. A sinkhole found on a LaGuardia Airport runway Wednesday led to flight delays, as workers scrambled to make repairs, officials said.
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