Newark Airport runway closed after plane incident – NBC New York

The average delay for flights to Newark Liberty International Airport was about 95 minutes, according to the Federal Aviation Administration5. This was due to a private Embraer business jet going off the runway, causing a temporary runway closure and reducing the airport's capacity to accept arriving planes.

United Airlines responded to the Newark incident by acknowledging the situation on social media and informing passengers that some flights had to circle Newark's airspace due to an aircraft being stuck on the runway. The airline also experienced delays and ground stops as a result of the incident.