NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Flights bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport are being delayed due to a water leak, the airport said Saturday.
In a tweet, JFK Airport said there was a minor water leak in the main facility, forcing controllers to operate from a secondary control tower.
As a result, more spacing is required between aircraft.
JFK controllers are operating from a secondary control tower due to a minor water leak in the main facility. Operations at this facility, combined with area weather, require more spacing between aircraft. As such, the FAA is holding most flights destined for JFK from departing.
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JFK Airport says the Federal Aviation Administration is holding most flights destined for JFK from departing.
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