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Ground stop briefly issued at Newark airport after weeks of travel chaos

A ground stop was issued at Newark Liberty International Airport on March 15, 2023, due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, causing significant delays and affecting flights across the East Coast. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented the ground stop, which lasted for about an hour, to manage the flow of air traffic and ensure safety. The shortage of controllers at the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility, responsible for managing the airspace around Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia airports, has been an ongoing issue, prompting the FAA to take measures to address the staffing challenges and prevent future disruptions.

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