Newark Liberty International Airport is currently grappling with significant operational issues following a 90-second radar outage at the Philadelphia approach control facility on Friday morning. This incident is the second of its kind since late April and has compounded existing challenges posed by adverse weather and runway construction. As a result, the airport has experienced numerous flight delays and cancellations, prompting United Airlines to suspend 35 daily flights. United's CEO is advocating for Newark to be designated as a 'Level 3' airport to better manage capacity through a slot system.
Radar screens at the Philadelphia approach control facility went dark early Friday, causing a 90-second outage that affected air traffic control communications.
This is the second outage since April, which, coupled with weather issues and runway construction, has led to ongoing operational problems at Newark.
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