Sinkhole shuts down runway at LaGuardia airport ahead of busy Memorial Day travel weekend
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Key Points:
- A sinkhole discovered near Runway 4/22 at LaGuardia Airport in New York City forced the immediate closure of the runway on Wednesday, causing flight cancellations and delays.
- Emergency crews have been working overnight to repair the sinkhole, but the runway remained closed as of early Thursday morning, with departing flights redirected to the second runway until noon.
- The sinkhole was found during a routine morning inspection, and the Federal Aviation Administration reported slowed flights into LaGuardia due to both weather and the runway issue.
- The closed runway was marked with a large illuminated X to alert pilots, and air traffic communications confirmed the presence of the sinkhole and ongoing repair efforts.
- Runway 4/22 is the same runway involved in the fatal Air Canada crash in March, adding to concerns about its safety and operational status.