LaGuardia Airport runway remains closed as work continues to repair sinkhole
The sinkhole was discovered around 11 a.m.on Wednesday while Port Authority officials were conducting their daily morning inspection of the airfield.
LaGuardia Airport shuts down runway after sinkhole discovery
A sinkhole was discovered near a runway at LaGuardia Airport, causing multiple flight delays and cancellations. Emergency crews are frantically working to complete the necessary repairs and determine the cause.
QUEENS, NY - Work continues on Thursday to repair a sinkhole near a runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York City that caused multiple flight delays and cancellations on Wednesday.
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The sinkhole was discovered around 11 a.m. on Wednesday while Port Authority officials were conducting their daily morning inspection of the airfield.
Once crews identified the sinkhole near Runway 4/22, the area was immediately shut down, so officials could determine the cause and complete the necessary repairs as quickly and safely as possible.
Planes of United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are seen at LaGuardia Airport in New York.
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LaGuardia said on Thursday they fully expected to be able to reopen the runway before flight operations begin on Friday, but depending on inspections and repairs, the runway could reopen sooner.
LaGuardia’s Runway 4/22 remains closed as emergency construction and engineering crews complete necessary repairs and proactive inspections of the airfield as quickly and safely as possible. We fully expect to be able to reopen the runway before flight operations tomorrow,…
— LaGuardia Airport (@LGAairport) May 21, 2026
Following the closure announcement, officials warned that travelers should expect delays and cancellations.
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Travelers are encouraged to check directly with their airline for the latest flight status information.
No injuries have been reported at this time.