NEWARK, N.J. — Newark Liberty International Airport has reopened after closing Saturday morning for an emergency.
All arrivals and departures were stopped Saturday morning due to an "airport emergency," according to a tweet from the airport. The airport reopened around 9:40 a.m. Saturday.
The airport was forced to stop flights after an United Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing.
Flight activity has resumed at #EWR following earlier emergency landing of United plane that forced brief suspension of flights in and out of the airport. All pax deplaned, crews on scene to clear the area. Expect delays and please call your airline for flight status.
— Newark Liberty Airport (@EWRairport) June 29, 2019
Travelers are encouraged to check with airlines before coming to the airport and should expect delays.
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 [30]
— Newark Liberty Airport (@EWRairport) June 29, 2019
#EWR Airport reopened. Expect delays. Please check with your carriers. [32]
— Newark Liberty Airport (@EWRairport) June 29, 2019
