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FAA now reports departure delays of 61–75 min at Newark

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The FAA’s airport status reports departure delays of 61–75 min at Newark (EWR), citing “TM Initiatives:SWAP:WX”. The FAA describes the trend as “Increasing”.

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FAA extends LaGuardia ground stop to 8:15 PM EDT

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The FAA’s airport status lists a ground stop for flights bound for LaGuardia (LGA), citing “thunderstorms”. Flights to LGA are held at their departure airports until 8:15 PM EDT. The FAA lists the chance of an extension as “MEDIUM”.

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FAA now reports departure delays of 76–90 min at LaGuardia

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The FAA’s airport status reports departure delays of 76–90 min at LaGuardia (LGA), citing “TM Initiatives:SWAP:WX”. The FAA describes the trend as “Increasing”.

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FAA no longer lists departure delays at Newark

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FAA-reported departure delays at Newark (EWR) no longer appear in the FAA’s airport status as of 5:11 PM EDT, in 3 consecutive successful checks. It was first listed at 5:09 PM EDT.

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FAA reports ground delay program for Newark arrivals, average delay 72 min

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