A primary data circuit failure at a key regional air traffic control facility disrupted hundreds of flights across the northeastern United States on 2026-09-21, affecting major airports including Philadelphia, JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. Technicians repaired the failed data lines by 2026-09-22, restoring operations with residual delays and cancellations.
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On Monday morning, the primary circuit that carries data into that air traffic control facility failed, affecting flights for Philadelphia as well as Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark airports, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Thanks, Trumplandia. You incompetent goons. apnews.com/article/faa-... Hundreds of flights have been canceled in the U.S. Northeast due to technical problems at a key regional air traffic control center.
Flights are taking off and landing at New York City-area airports with some delays and cancellations after technicians repaired data lines that failed at a key regional air traffic control center in Philadelphia.