The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) halted flights at multiple airports in the Northeast on Monday, September 21, 2026, due to the accidental cutting of a fiber cable at a construction site in New Jersey. Ground stops were initially implemented at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Queens, New York; Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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FAA halts flights in Northeast due to fiber cable cut in New Jersey
The FAA suspended flights at several Northeast airports on September 21, 2026, following the accidental cutting of a fiber cable in New Jersey. Ground stops were put in place at JFK, EWR, and PHL airports.
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