Sinkhole shuts down runway at New York’s LaGuardia airport in US
A sinkhole at LaGuardia Airport in New York has led to the closure of one runway, causing significant travel disruptions. The incident resulted in approximately 200 flight cancellations and 190 delays, compounded by forecast thunderstorms. The Port Authority and FAA have warned travelers to expect ongoing delays as emergency repairs are conducted.
- ▪A sinkhole was discovered during a daily inspection on May 20.
- ▪The closure of the runway has led to 200 flight cancellations and 190 delays.
- ▪The FAA has slowed flights into LaGuardia due to the sinkhole and weather conditions.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 20 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 right.
- ▪ 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 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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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 03:38:00 +0800 |
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Sinkhole shuts down runway at New York’s LaGuardia airportSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxOfficials said travellers at New York's LaGuardia airport should expect delays and cancellations, after a sinkhole caused the closure of a runway.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 21, 2026, 03:38 AMUpdated May 21, 2026, 03:39 AMListenSummariseA sinkhole on May 20 forced the closure of a runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, discovered during a daily inspection.This closure, combined with forecast thunderstorms, led to 200 flight cancellations and 190 delays.The Port Authority warned travellers of disruptions, and the FAA slowed flights into LaGuardia due to the incident.AI generatedNEW YORK - A sinkhole on May 20 forced the closure of one of the runways at New York’s LaGuardia…
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