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Normal Operations Resume At JFK Airport Following Water Leak, Residual Delays Possible

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a water leak was reported in the ceiling of the main air traffic control tower Saturday.

July 4, 2021

Normal operations have resumed at John F. Kennedy International Airport following a water leak that caused some arriving flights to be delayed Saturday.

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According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a water leak was reported in the ceiling of the main air traffic control tower Saturday evening, forcing controllers to operate from a secondary control tower.

The FAA slowed departures and arrivals while repairs were completed.

Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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