Track LaGuardia airport delays, Newark ground stop and TSA wait times after crash
Officials give update on fatal runway crash at LaGuardia
There was a fatal overnight plane crash at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, and officials say the airport will remain closed until at least 2 p.m. Monday.
QUEENS - LaGuardia Airport remains closed following a deadly overnight crash, and officials say operations will not resume until at least 2 p.m. Monday.
All flights in and out of LaGuardia Airport have been canceled as officials respond to the ongoing situation.
What we know:
The closure is already causing ripple effects across the region, with delays and cancellations expected at nearby airports, as well as flights coming in and out of LaGuardia.
Newark Airport ground stop
Around 8 a.m., the Port Authority reported smoke in an elevator at the Newark Airport control tower, prompting an evacuation.
Officials say FAA staff are relocating operations to a backup tower at Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal C, where flight control functions will temporarily shift.
Flight operations are expected to resume once the move is complete, though the FAA has not yet provided a timeline.
What they're saying:
FAA statement:
Arrivals and departures are temporarily paused at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey after air traffic controllers evacuated the tower because of a burning smell coming from an elevator. It happened around 7:30 a.m. local time on Monday, March 23.
Monitor fly.faa.gov for updates.
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent looks on passengers queue to go through security at New York's LaGuardia airport on March 22, 2026. Immigration agents will be deployed in US airports beginning March 23, aiming to alleviate soarin
The travel rush also comes as a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues, raising concerns about potential delays at airports nationwide. Transportation Security Administration officers are continuing to work without pay as negotiations in Washington remain at a standstill, which could further impact wait times locally and at regional airports.
FOX 5 NY is tracking the latest airport delays and TSA wait times as the situation unfolds. Passengers are urged to check with their airlines before heading to the airport and allow for extra travel time once operations resume.
Officials caution that the timeline to reopen LaGuardia could change as investigators continue their work at the scene.
LaGuardia Airport (New York)
CLOSED
Updated March 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET
John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York)
20 mins or more
Updated March 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET
Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark, New Jersey)
Up to 68 minutes
Updated March 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET
Check the status of each airport below:
LaGuardia Airport status
- More information from FlightAware can be found here.
Newark Airport status
- More information from FlightAware can be found here.
JFK Airport status
- More information from FlightAware can be found here.
Officials warn delays could increase if the shutdown continues and staffing levels are affected.
Travelers are advised to arrive early and check for updates before heading to the airport.
The Source: This information is bases on information from LaGuardia Airport and flightaware.