FAA issues ground stop at Newark Airport amid flight delays across New York and New Jersey

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on Sunday, significantly disrupting air travel across the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area. The action contributed to widespread flight delays and cancellations during what authorities characterized as a busy travel day.

The ground stop prevents aircraft from departing for Newark, one of the nation's busiest air hubs. While the FAA did not immediately specify the reason for the operational halt, such measures are typically implemented to ensure safety during periods of severe weather, equipment failure, or excessive congestion.

The impact of the ground stop extended beyond Newark, with reports indicating that flight delays and cancellations were affecting multiple airports throughout the New York and New Jersey region. This confluence of disruptions created a challenging environment for passengers attempting to travel Sunday.

Newark Liberty International Airport serves millions of passengers annually, and operational disruptions there frequently have ripple effects across the national air traffic system, impacting schedules far beyond the immediate tri-state area.

Authorities advised passengers scheduled to fly Sunday to proactively check the status of their flights with their respective airlines before traveling to the airport. The advisory was issued in response to the ongoing uncertainty regarding departure times and the potential for further schedule adjustments due to the operational constraints.

The widespread delays and cancellations marked a difficult start to the day for travelers utilizing the region's airports. The FAA continued to monitor the situation Sunday afternoon, though officials did not immediately provide an estimated time for when the ground stop would be lifted or when normal operations would resume fully at Newark.