The news comes on the heels of a flight reduction plan at Newark. "This runway will only be open for departures, while FAA flight crews ensure the runway's navigational aids are tested, calibrated and safe to use for arrivals. This is standard protocol to ensure a runway is safe to use for pilots and the flying public," the FAA said in a statement.

FILE PHOTO: A plane docks on the tarmac after an air traffic control outage, bringing flights to a standstill at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., May 12, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo