The FAA quickly limited the number of flights in Newark to between 24 and 28 arrivals and the same number of departures every hour to ensure the remaining controllers could handle them safely.

Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease? The New York City skyline is seen behind Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Newark Liberty International Airport has experienced disruptions due to runway construction, radar and radio outages and staffing shortages. Experts say Newark remains safe, but travelers should ...