An FAA equipment problem tied to a cut Verizon cable disrupted air travel at Newark Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport on Monday, with impacts reported across the New York area.
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Key facts
- An FAA equipment problem snarled air travel Monday, according to CNBC.
- Newark Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport were affected.
- CNBC reported the disruption was linked to a cut Verizon cable.
- Flights into Newark, New York and Philadelphia were disrupted.
Air travelers in the northeastern United States faced disruptions on Monday after an equipment problem at the Federal Aviation Administration affected operations at major airports, according to CNBC.
The issue snarled air travel at Newark Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport, CNBC reported, with flights into Newark, New York and Philadelphia disrupted.
In later reporting, CNBC linked the equipment problem to a cut Verizon cable, indicating the failure originated from a disruption in the underlying communications infrastructure.
The affected airports serve some of the busiest air corridors in the country, meaning even a temporary equipment failure can cascade into wider delays across the region and beyond.
As of the latest available reporting, CNBC did not specify the full extent of the delays, the number of flights affected, or when normal operations were expected to resume.
Why it matters
Airports in the New York, Newark and Philadelphia area handle enormous volumes of daily traffic, so an equipment failure at any one of them can ripple across the national air system. Disruptions tied to communications infrastructure, such as a cut cable, highlight how dependent modern aviation is on reliable networks.
Frequently asked questions
Which airports were affected?
According to CNBC, Newark Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport were affected, and flights into Newark, New York and Philadelphia were disrupted.
What caused the disruption?
CNBC reported the FAA equipment problem was linked to a cut Verizon cable.
When did the disruption happen?
The disruption occurred on Monday, according to CNBC's reporting published on September 21, 2026.
Timeline
- Flights disrupted into Newark, New York, Philadelphia after Verizon cable cut
CNBC Top News: An FAA equipment problem snarled air travel at Newark Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport Monday.
- Flights disrupted into Newark, New York, Philadelphia after cut Verizon cable
CNBC Top News: An FAA equipment problem snarled air travel at Newark Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport Monday.
- FAA halts flights to Newark, Philadelphia, New York because of equipment problem
CNBC Top News: An FAA equipment problem snarled air travel at Newark Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport Monday.