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Philly Airport Ground Stop Lifted

The FAA lifted the ground stop at the Philadelphia International Airport after weather caused delays for departing flights.

PHILADELPHIA — The ground stop at the Philadelphia International Airport was lifted after weather issues causing low visibility cleared, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The FAA said at about 4:50 p.m. departing flights heading to Newark International Airport are seeing delays averaging about 40 minutes.

However, at about 7 p.m. the FAA lifted the ground stop order

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