FAA Announces Final Decision on Newark Liberty International Airport
earlier this week, the Federal Aviation Administration revealed a construction project on one of Newark Liberty International Airport's three main runways was completed two weeks ahead of schedule.
"The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has completed construction of Runway 4-Left/22-Right at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). This runway will only be open for departures, while FAA flight crews ensure the runway's navigational aids are tested, calibrated and safe to use for arrivals. This is standard protocol to ensure a runway is safe to use for pilots and the flying public," the FAA said in a statement.
"The airport will continue to operate with a maximum arrival rate of 28 aircraft an hour until those checks are complete. After that, the airport's maximum arrival rate will be 34 aircraft an hour."
While travelers hoped the limited travel rate would be lifted at some point during the 2025 calendar year, they'll have to wait a bit longer. On June 6, the FAA announced the limited rate of arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport will continue through December 31, 2025.
The confirmed reduced rates will maintain safety while alleviating excessive flight delays at the airport due to staffing and equipment challenges. The early completion of runway construction at the airport that added to the delays will also contribute to a more efficient operation," the FAA said in a statement.
The order limits arrivals and departures to 28 each per hour during airport construction on weekends from September 1 through December 31, 2025. During the rest of the time, arrivals and departures the order calls for the limits not to exceed 34 each per hour through October 25, 2025.
The transportation authority announced five specific fixes for its communication issues including adding three new, high-bandwidth telecommunications connections between the New York-based hubs and the Philadelphia TRACON.FAA Announces Final Decision on Newark Liberty International Airport first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 7, 2025
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