NEWARK, N.J. — All arrivals and departures have been stopped Saturday afternoon at Newark Liberty Airport due to an "airport emergency."
Travelers are encouraged to check with airlines before coming to the airport, according to a tweet from the airport.
A United flight from Denver skidded off of the runway at Newark, causing the landing gear to get stuck in a grassy area, according to a tweet from the FAA. No injuries were reported.
FAA Statement on United Airlines Flight 627: pic.twitter.com/ORl3Phss06
— The FAA (@FAANews) June 15, 2019
Due to an airport emergency there are currently no arrivals nor departures from Newark Airport.Please check with your carrier before coming to the airport [97]
— Newark Liberty Airport (@EWRairport) June 15, 2019
