Archive · 21 May 2025
Newark Airport Flight Restrictions Extended into June
The FAA is keeping the rules about how many planes can fly in and out of Newark Airport.
This is because there have been problems with the air traffic controllers, who guide the planes.
There were also issues with equipment and not enough staff.
To help prevent long delays, the FAA is limiting the number of planes taking off and landing each hour.
The current rules are for 28 planes per hour, but may increase to 34 after the runway construction is finished.
The government is working to upgrade the air traffic control system.
The FAA extended flight restrictions at Newark Airport due to equipment issues and staffing.
Restrictions cap arrivals and departures at 28 per hour.
The restrictions were put in place after multiple outages and controller shortages.
The FAA is trying to alleviate delays caused by construction and staffing problems.
Flight limits may increase to 34 per hour mid-June following runway work.
- Who
- The FAA
- What
- The FAA is extending flight restrictions at Newark Airport.
- When
- The restrictions were extended on Tuesday, and will last until June.
- Where
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Why
- Due to equipment issues, staffing shortages, and construction.
- Airport
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Incident Type
- Air traffic control outage and flight restrictions
- Restrictions Start
- Last month
- Arrivals/Departures Cap
- 28 per hour
- Proposed Cap Increase
- 34 per hour (mid-June)
- Cause of Disruptions
- Construction, staffing challenges, and equipment issues
- FAA Action
- Extending flight restrictions until June
