A ground stop was issued at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on July 18, 2025, due to an inbound aircraft emergency, as per an FAA alert. All departures are halted, with disruptions expected until at least 2:30 PM local time. Specific details about the incident remain undisclosed, and JFK Airport has not yet issued a statement.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Queens, New York, halting all departures due to an inbound aircraft emergency on July 18, 2025, at 1:37 PM EDT.
The FAA alert, affecting flights under the Washington Air Route Traffic Control Centre (ZDC), projects disruptions until at least 2:30 PM local time, with a 30-60% chance of extension, per Bloomberg Law. Details about the emergency, including the aircraft type or potential injuries, remain undisclosed, and JFK Airport has yet to release an official statement, leaving travellers and residents anxious for updates.
The ground stop follows a bizarre incident days earlier at JFK, where Virgin Atlantic passengers discovered their suitcases covered in a light-brown, foul-smelling substance at baggage claim, suspected to be from a plane toilet. The airport’s recent string of disruptions has heightened scrutiny on its operations, with passengers urged to check with airlines for updates.
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Author: Marty Kaufmann
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