A sinkhole shut down a runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, leading to delayed flights, as per local authorities.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey crews were seen carrying out a daily morning routine inspection of this airfield and found the sinkhole near the Runway, as shared by the airport.
The airport mentioned more about how the runway was swiftly shut down and that emergency construction crews are on site to determine the cause of this sinkhole and make the necessary repairs.
As a result, travelers should expect delays and cancellations, specifically with forecast thunderstorms expected later today.
USA Today has reached out to major airlines to confirm the number of delays linked to this sinkhole. The Port Authority mentioned in the email that it couldn't state how many flights were delayed.