Sinkhole shuts down runway at LaGuardia International Airport

(NEW YORK) -- A sinkhole has shut down one of the runways at LaGuardia International Airport in New York City, prompting cancellations and delays, according to officials.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
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Airport receives grant for runway lights

By Ray King The Grider Field Airport has received a federal grant to improve runway lighting, according to airport manager Doug Hale. At a meeting of the City Council’s Traffic and Aviation Committee Tuesday morning, Hale said; Hale said a condition of the FAA grant is that... Read More.

Airport applies for runway light grant

By Ray King Grider Field Airport manager Doug Hale has applied for funds to replace the runway lights at the airport and said Tuesday he expects the application to be successful. Hale appeared by Zoom at a meeting of the City Council’s Traffic and Aviation Committee... Read More.