The flash flood situation in parts of New Jersey on Monday prompted a ground stop at Newark's Liberty International Airport, resulting in delays in flights arriving and leaving the airport. In a post on its official X handle, the Newark Liberty International Airport said that weather conditions in New Jersey have caused flight disruptions at the airport. Passengers were asked to check with their airlines to get the status of their flight.
The ground stop was implemented amid severe weather forecasted for much of New Jersey on Monday, with a lot of rainfall expected later into the night. Plainfield and Scotch Plains in Union County in New Jersey, are already facing severe flash floods, with scary videos showing key areas submerged under water. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency amid the severe weather conditions.
Newark's Liberty International Airport - List Of Flights Delayed
The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) projected a 3 to 3.5 hours of delays in the flights to and from the airport due to the ground stop. In a post on X, Liberty International Airport said that the ground stop is expected to be over by 9:00 p.m. on Monday night.
{{/usCountry}}The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) projected a 3 to 3.5 hours of delays in the flights to and from the airport due to the ground stop. In a post on X, Liberty International Airport said that the ground stop is expected to be over by 9:00 p.m. on Monday night.
{{/usCountry}}List of delayed flights
Here's a list of delayed flights from the flight tracking website, FlightView.
Note: This is not a comprehensive list. For more details check with your airlines.
| Airline | Flight No. | Destination | Scheduled Departure | Status | Terminal/Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 370 | Minneapolis, MN | 1:55 PM | Delayed Recovery | — |
| Spirit Airlines | 1361 | Orlando, FL | 1:55 PM | Delayed | Term B - B45 |
| United Airlines | 230 | Charlotte, NC | 2:12 PM | Delayed | Term A - A24 |
| Brussels Airlines | 8883 | Charlotte, NC | 2:12 PM | Delayed | Term A - A24 |
| Delta Air Lines | 2895 | Minneapolis, MN | 2:25 PM | Delayed | Term A - A04 |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways | 4469 | Minneapolis, MN | 2:25 PM | Delayed | Term A - A04 |
| WestJet | 7151 | Minneapolis, MN | 2:25 PM | Delayed | Term A - A04 |
| United Airlines | 538 | San Francisco, CA | 2:45 PM | Delayed Recovery | — |
| Virgin Australia Intl. | 8514 | San Francisco, CA | 2:45 PM | Delayed Recovery | — |
| Air New Zealand | 9125 | San Francisco, CA | 2:45 PM | Delayed Recovery | — |
| United Airlines | 2180 | Chicago, IL | 1:18 PM | Delayed Recovery | — |
| Air New Zealand | 2350 | Chicago, IL | 1:18 PM | Delayed Recovery | — |
| Air Canada | 3966 | Chicago, IL | 1:18 PM | Delayed Recovery | — |
| All Nippon Airways | 7569 | Chicago, IL | 1:18 PM | Delayed Recovery | — |
| United Airlines | 2700 | Denver, CO | 1:52 PM | Delayed Recovery | — |