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22 Jan 2019 | 11:36 PM UTC

US: Flights resume at Newark International Airport January 22 /update 1

Brief ground stop ends at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) following drone sightings on January 22; residual flight disruptions expected

Warning

Event

Flights have resumed at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on Tuesday, January 22, after the Federal Aviation Administration issued a brief ground stop around 17:45 (local time). Authorities issued the ground stop after two drones were reportedly sighted above the Teterboro Airport in Bergen county. Some incoming flights to EWR have been delayed to allow for the backlog of flights to leave the airport. Residual flight delays are possible in the coming hours.

Advice

Individuals flying through EWR are advised to monitor the situation, confirm the status of their flights, and anticipate flight disruptions.