What's happening at State College Regional Airport? All on police situation, flight delays

Operations at State College Regional Airport are paused as law enforcement manages an incident. Passengers have been asked to avoid the area.

Updated on: Jan 18, 2026, 20:47:45 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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The State College Regional Airport is currently experiencing a halt in operations as law enforcement addresses an ongoing incident.

State College Regional Airport halts operations due to ongoing incident, causing flight delays. (AFP)

The State College airport has communicated that both incoming and outgoing flights scheduled for Sunday, January 18, are experiencing delays, and all passengers are urged to steer clear of the vicinity.

Although information is scarce at this moment, Centre County 911 has stated that there is no danger to the public. The airport initially request everyone to refrain from entering the area until additional updates are provided.

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What happened at State College airport?

Law enforcement and other emergency personnel were summoned to the State College airport terminal at around 2:35 am following a report of a man wielding a knife who was being restrained at Taser point behind the rental desk area, as per dispatch reports.

A substantial police presence was noted at the State College airport, preventing departing passengers from entering.

State College Regional Airport reopens

Around 8:45 am, the State College airport announced on Facebook that it had reopened, with flights set to resume shortly.

“Please check with your airline for exact details on delays or changes to your flight,” the post states.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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