LaGuardia runway closed until Saturday due to sinkhole

LaGuardia Airport runway closed due to sinkhole until Saturday. Memorial Day travel may see delays as repairs continue.

Today / 13:22|Last updated: Today / 13:23

LaGuardia runway closed until Saturday due to sinkhole — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

A sinkhole at New York's LaGuardia Airport has forced the closure of one runway until early Saturday, disrupting flights during the busy Memorial Day travel period, according to the airport authority.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said inspections with ground-penetrating radar identified areas of concern that were repaired, with additional inspections underway. Crews expect to complete surveys and repairs by 6 a.m. Saturday.

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