Current:Home > MyChainkeen|Wildfire smoke causes flight delays across Northeast. Here's what to know about the disruptions. -NextFrontier Finance
Chainkeen|Wildfire smoke causes flight delays across Northeast. Here's what to know about the disruptions.
Charles Langston View
Date:2025-04-10 09:12:08
Travelers flying in or Chainkeenout of the Northeast may want to check on the status of their airport on Thursday, with wildfire smoke from Canada causing more flight disruptions for a second day.
On Thursday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration put a ground stop on departures from Philadelphia International Airport, citing low visibility, while departures from LaGuardia airport in New York City had an average ground delay of almost an hour, according to agency data.
The FAA tweeted Wednesday morning that it would "likely need to take steps to manage the flow of traffic safely into New York City, DC, Philadelphia and Charlotte."
In addition to the ground stop on departing flights from Philadelphia, the agency added that it had paused in-bound flights on Wednesday morning to Philadelphia, as well as for New York City's LaGuardia, coming from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Ohio due to low visibility.
The agency also issued a ground delay for Newark airport on Thursday morning.
Reduced visibility from wildfire smoke will continue to impact air travel today. We will likely need to take steps to manage the flow of traffic safely into New York City, DC, Philadelphia and Charlotte.
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) June 8, 2023
Follow us here for major updates & monitor https://t.co/smgdqJN3td.
The delays and ground stops come after all flights to LaGuardia were paused on Wednesday, while New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport experienced arrival and departure delays. Images from New York City on Wednesday showed an apocalyptic-looking scene, with its skyline dimmed by smoke and the air a burnt-orange color.
The Northeast has been blanketed by smoke from the Canadian wildfires, prompting warnings about air quality across the region and prompting schools to cancel after-school events and employers to tell workers to stay home.
Smoke from Canada's wildfires is affecting visibility in our airspace and leading to delays. The FAA is fully prepared to modify operations as needed. Check real-time flight information at https://t.co/htXzk0f9zb.
— Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) June 7, 2023
Passengers can check real-time flight information at the FAA's website, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg tweeted on Wednesday evening.
Meanwhile, some airlines urged travelers to check their apps and websites to monitor for delays or other problems.
We are actively monitoring the air traffic impacts due to wildfire smoke and haze in the Northeast. Traveling today? Please keep an eye on your flight status at https://t.co/QJ1boQBM7L or on our app. https://t.co/mtc9rH9GjX
— JetBlue (@JetBlue) June 7, 2023
- In:
- Philadelphia International Airport
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Wildfire
- LaGuardia Airport
- Wildfire Smoke
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Newark Liberty International Airport
veryGood! (2442)
Related
- Have Dry, Sensitive Skin? You Need To Add These Gentle Skincare Products to Your Routine
- Will Smith, Gloria Estefan, more honor icon Quincy Jones: 'A genius has left us'
- Americans say they're spending less, delaying big purchases until after election
- Georgia man arrested in Albany State University shooting that killed 1 and injured 4
- Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace
- Fantasy football buy low, sell high: 10 trade targets for Week 10
- RHOBH's Teddi Mellencamp & Edwin Arroyave's Date of Separation Revealed in Divorce Filing
- Can the Kansas City Chiefs go undefeated? How they could reach 17-0 in 2024
- Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
- After surprising start, Broncos show they're still far from joining AFC's contender class
Ranking
- Charges tied to China weigh on GM in Q4, but profit and revenue top expectations
- Ice-T, Michael Caine pay tribute to Quincy Jones
- Saving just $10 per day for 30 years can get you a $1 million portfolio. Here's how.
- Fantasy football buy low, sell high: 10 trade targets for Week 10
- Realtor group picks top 10 housing hot spots for 2025: Did your city make the list?
- Control of Congress may come down to a handful of House races in New York
- Wisconsin voters to decide legislative control and noncitizen voting question
- Olivia Rodrigo Reveals Her Biggest Dating Red Flag
Recommendation
See you latte: Starbucks plans to cut 30% of its menu
James Van Der Beek reveals colon cancer diagnosis: 'I'm feeling good'
Under lock and key: How ballots get from Pennsylvania precincts to election offices
Fantasy football buy low, sell high: 10 trade targets for Week 10
House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
Penn State, Clemson in College Football Playoff doubt leads Week 10 overreactions
2 Ohio officers charged with reckless homicide in April death of Frank Tyson
James Van Der Beek's Wife Kimberly Speaks Out After He Shares Cancer Diagnosis