Thunderstorms in region cause ground stop at LaGuardia Airport: FAA
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A ground stop has been issued at LaGuardia Airport in New York City due to thunderstorms near the region, according to the FAA.
"Weather conditions have caused LGA Airport flight disruptions. Check with your airline to determine the status of your flight," a post on LaGuardia Airport's X account said.
The ground stop at LaGuardia Airport is in effect until 10:30 p.m.
A ground stop is a process that requires aircraft that meet specific criteria to remain on the ground, according to the FAA's website.
Departure delays have also been issued at JFK and Newark Airports. The average delay at JFK is 75 minutes and growing, according to the FAA.
This is a developing story. Please refresh the page for updates.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.