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NEW YORK - A ground stop that was issued at John F. Kennedy International Airport due to an "aircraft emergency" has been lifted.
‘Emergency on inbound aircraft’
What we know:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reports that a ground stop had been issued at JFK Airport due to an emergency on an inbound aircraft on Runway 13L.
All inbound flights were held at their origin until 1:45 p.m., according to FlightAware. Flights were already facing an average of over three hours of delays due to incremental weather.
What we don't know:
The nature of the "emergency" is still unknown.
The Source: This article includes information provided by the Federal Aviation Administration.