Airports in New York and New Jersey are warning travelers of potential delays as smoke from more than 400 Canadian wildfires blankets the region creating a thick haze.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday due to low visibility conditions as wildfire smoke from Canada engulfs the area.
This followed major airlines in and around New York and New Jersey warning of potential delays due to the smoke. "The FAA has taken steps to manage the flow of traffic into the New York City area due to reduced visibility from wildfire smoke," the agency told FOX Business in a statement. "Flights from the Upper Midwest and East Coast bound for LaGuardia International Airport have been paused."LaGuardia and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey both issued advisories on Twitter.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
FAA halts some flights bound for New York's LaGuardia Airport amid smoke from Canadian wildfiresThe FAA said the affected flights were scheduled to fly from the East Coast and upper Midwest to LaGuardia.
Baca lebih lajut »
Canada wildfire smoke pushes NYC residents indoors, FAA reroutes flightsNew York City's air quality rating briefly ranked the worst of any city in the world Tuesday, according to the IQAir World Air Quality Index.
Baca lebih lajut »
New York-area flights delayed as Canada wildfire smoke cuts visibilityThe FAA briefly halted flights bound for New York's LaGuardia Airport, and flights to Newark Liberty International Airport were slowed.
Baca lebih lajut »
NYC students encouraged to attend school Wednesday despite wildfire smoke conditions: NYC officials | amNewYorkThe administration officially announced its decision to resume school for students and teachers late Tuesday evening. The current air quality health advisory
Baca lebih lajut »
House Homeland Security Republican demands Mayorkas' impeachment as migrants to be housed at major NYC airportRep. Anthony D’Esposito demands that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas resign or face full impeachment amid the border crisis.
Baca lebih lajut »
Apocalyptic Wildfire Haze Grounds All Flights at NYC AirportThe Federal Aviation Administration declared a ground stop on Wednesday afternoon at New York’s La Guardia airport due to low visibility caused by the smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Baca lebih lajut »