Traffic & Transit
Hundreds Of Flights Canceled At NJ Airport Following Snowstorm
"Only go to Newark Airport if your carrier has confirmed your flight," officials advised.
NEWARK, NJ — A winter snowstorm that hit New Jersey severely impacted flights at Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday, authorities said.
The Garden State was blanketed in snow on Friday morning after a second snowstorm blew through the region this week. Snow fell overnight around 1 a.m. and continued through early Friday morning, totaling 6 inches in some areas of the state. Read More: How Much Snow Did NJ Get? See Town-By-Town Totals
Newark Airport officials began sounding the call about the potential impact to flights on Thursday. That unfortunate prediction came true, authorities reported.
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As of Friday morning, there were 236 cancellations at the airport, a number that is expected to increase, officials said.
“Only go to [Newark Airport] if your carrier has confirmed your flight,” officials advised.
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#EWR Update: ✈ 236 cancellations; number expected to increase 🚝 AirTrain operating 🚆View @NJTRANSIT or @NJTRANSIT_NEC for train status to #Newark Airport Station 🚗 No reported issues with airport roadways Only go to EWR if your carrier has confirmed your flight. pic.twitter.com/t2Uq2fPKBF
— Newark Liberty Airport. Wear a Face Covering. (@EWRairport) January 7, 2022
It’s snowing 🌨️! The winter storm has disrupted #EWR flight activity, led to unsafe roadway conditions, and impacted public transportation in our region. For these reasons, we urge you to only go to the airport if your airline has confirmed your flight. pic.twitter.com/UcAnQAzAjq
— Newark Liberty Airport. Wear a Face Covering. (@EWRairport) January 7, 2022
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