FAA ‘Equipment Outage’ Snarls Flights at Newark Airport

Agency is working to restore arrivals and departures at KEWR in New Jersey.

Meg Godlewski

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 06:21 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

United Express CRJ aircraft in Newark [Credit: Shutterstock]

Key Takeaways:

Air travel into the New York City area, particularly Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR), is experiencing delays.
The initial cause for the delays was an "FAA equipment outage" or "telecommunications and equipment issues" at Philadelphia TRACON.
While equipment issues are resolved, current delays persist due to staffing issues at Philadelphia TRACON, which guides aircraft for KEWR.
Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for the status of their flights, as both arrivals and departures are affected.

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Air travel into the New York City area is being delayed due to what is being described by airport officials as an “FAA equipment outage.”

A red banner at the top of the Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) informational page cautions travelers that arrivals and departures are currently delayed and recommends they check with the airlines for the status of their flights.