Sinkhole shuts down runway at New York LaGuardia airport
The Guardian • • business
Key Points:
- A sinkhole was discovered near runway 4/22 at New York’s LaGuardia Airport during a morning inspection, leading to the immediate shutdown of the runway.
- Emergency construction and engineering crews are on site to investigate the cause and carry out necessary repairs as quickly and safely as possible.
- The Port Authority warned travelers to expect delays and cancellations, especially with forecasted thunderstorms, and advised checking with airlines for updated flight information.
- LaGuardia Airport is built on reclaimed land from the 1930s, an area previously occupied by homes, hotels, and an amusement park, which may contribute to ground instability.
- This incident follows a recent unrelated crash on the same runway nearly two months ago, highlighting ongoing challenges with ground stability at airports, a problem noted in a 2025 report citing significant runway sinking at multiple locations.