Sinkhole expected to keep New York LaGuardia airport runway shut until May 23
A sinkhole at New York's LaGuardia airport has led to the closure of a runway, causing significant flight disruptions. The runway is expected to reopen by 6 am on May 23, following repairs and inspections. This incident has affected hundreds of flights and is anticipated to impact around 18 million passengers during the Memorial Day travel period.
- ▪The sinkhole caused the runway closure on May 20.
- ▪Inspections and repairs are being conducted by the Port Authority crews.
- ▪Around 150 flights have been delayed as of May 22, affecting many travelers.
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Sinkhole expected to keep New York LaGuardia airport runway shut until May 23Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA sinkhole near a runway at New York’s LaGuardia airport has caused flight delays.PHOTO: EPAPublished May 22, 2026, 10:27 PMUpdated May 22, 2026, 10:27 PMSummariseA sinkhole caused a LaGuardia airport runway closure on May 20, disrupting flights for the busy Memorial Day travel period.Port Authority crews are conducting repairs and inspections; the runway is expected to reopen by 6 am on May 23.Hundreds of flights have been delayed or cancelled, impacting an estimated 18 million passengers during the holiday weekend.AI generatedNEW YORK - The closure of one of the runways at New York’s LaGuardia airport, which was caused by a sinkhole on May 20, is expected…
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