FAA Grounds All Flights At NYC’s LaGuardia Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke As ‘Blade Runner-esque’ Scenes Blanket East Coast

Zero Hedge

By Tyler Durden – June 7, 2023

Update (1543ET): 

FAA tweeted a major flight slowdown for East Coast airports amid visibility issues due to smoke. 

Update (1345ET):

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, New York City’s LaGuardia Airport has grounded departures “due to low visibility” until 1400 EST. 

Nearby Newark Liberty International Airport tweeted that “current smoke condition may impact your travel, please check with your airline to determine the status of your flight.”

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