LaGuardia Airport. Photo: mirigifford / Shutterstock.com Operations at LaGuardia Airport were disrupted after crews discovered a sinkhole near Runway 4/22 during a routine morning inspection, forcing authorities to immediately shut down the runway.
According to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the issue was identified at approximately 11 a.m. local time during the airport’s daily airfield inspection.
Photo: Shutterstock“The runway was immediately shut down, and emergency construction and engineering crews are onsite to determine the cause and complete necessary repairs as quickly and safely as possible,” LaGuardia said on social media.
Airport officials warned travelers to expect delays and cancellations, especially as thunderstorms were also forecast in the region.
“The Port Authority is in close communication with airlines and airport partners and will continue providing updates as conditions evolve,” the airport added.
Passengers flying through LaGuardia were strongly advised to check directly with their airlines for updated flight information as repair work continues. As of 01:00 A.M. New York Time (5 A.M. GMT), there were no new developments regarding the incident.