Departures re grounded from JFK and Newark Airports following a 4.7 earthquake.
The Federal Aviation Authority has issued several ground stops at airports including JFK and EWR after an earthquake have hit the New York area.
A 4.7 earthquake rattled New York City and the surrounding area Friday morning.
The quake was centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, 40 miles west of New York City. It happened at approximately 10:20 a.m.
Ground crews are inspecting the runways.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey may impact some air traffic facilities in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Air traffic operations are resuming as quickly as possible.
FAA statement
JFK Airport personnel inspecting cracks following the earthquake
The following flights are diverting
United flights to EWR are diverting: #UA2033 #UA1164 #UA1213 #UA337 #UA1657 #UA71
