Sinkhole Forces Runway Shutdown And Flight Delays At LaGuardia Airport
A sinkhole was discovered around 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, near Runway 4/22 at LaGuardia Airport, prompting the immediate shutdown of the runway and causing flight delays.[1]
LaGuardia dispatched emergency construction and engineering crews to assess and repair the damage, and officials closed the affected pavement while work is underway.[1] By Wednesday afternoon, FlightAware showed average departure delays of about 30 minutes and arrival delays averaging about 38 minutes at LaGuardia.
LaGuardia's daily airfield inspection uncovered the sinkhole during a routine morning check, officials said.[1] The inspections are intended to catch hazards before flights begin and are carried out every morning at the busy New York-area airport.
Travelers should check with airlines and monitor LaGuardia updates as crews continue assessment and repairs, with timelines for reopening the runway still pending.
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- On May 20, 2026, a sinkhole was found around 11 a.m. near Runway 4/22 during LaGuardia's daily airfield inspection.
- LaGuardia Airport immediately shut the affected runway and dispatched emergency construction and engineering crews to assess and repair the damage.
- By Wednesday afternoon, FlightAware reported average delays of about 30 minutes for departures and 38 minutes for arrivals at LaGuardia.
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