A sinkhole was discovered at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday around 11 a.m. near runway 4/22. The sinkhole was identified by the airport’s operator during a daily morning inspection.
The discovery forced the shutdown of the runway while emergency crews worked to determine the cause and complete repairs.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported that the incident resulted in hundreds of flight disruptions. Officials warned travelers to expect delays and cancellations.
These travel disruptions coincided with forecasts of thunderstorms expected to roll in on Wednesday.