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A sinkhole opened near LaGuardia's Runway 4/22, forcing its immediate closure and prompting flight cancellations and delays ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. Emergency crews worked overnight to repair the hole, with departing flights redirected to the airport's other runway until noon and the FAA slowing inbound traffic as weather and the incident were managed.
A sinkhole opened on the taxiway edge of Runway 4/22 at LaGuardia, prompting an immediate shutdown of that runway. All takeoffs and landings are now using Runway 13/31, which is expected to cause widespread delays and cancellations, especially with thunderstorms forecast later today. Investigators are reviewing potential causes, including a nearby fuel line tunneling project.
A sinkhole near Runway 4/22 at LaGuardia Airport prompted an immediate shutdown and emergency repairs, delaying flights as thunderstorms threaten during the Memorial Day travel rush; the Port Authority is conducting inspections, airlines warn of disruptions, and weather waivers are in place for some carriers.