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Sinkhole Closes LaGuardia Runway 422, Causing Delays and Cancellations

Published 20 May 2026

A sinkhole discovered during a routine inspection forced the closure of a runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday morning, causing significant flight delays and cancellations. Airport officials said crews identified the depression near Runway 422 around 11 a.m. and immediately shut down the runway.

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