A major radar and radio communications failure has disrupted air traffic across New York City and the broader Northeast region, forcing widespread flight delays and diversions. Airlines and air traffic controllers are scrambling to reroute planes and restore normal operations as the outage impacts real-time tracking and coordination. The disruption highlights vulnerabilities in aviation infrastructure during peak travel periods. Authorities are working to identify the cause and restore full functionality as quickly as possible.
Radar, Radio Outage Roils Flights Around New York City, Northeast WSJ