FAA PLANS TO EXTEND OPERATING LIMITS AT NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
September 5, 2025
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On August 12, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration notified stakeholders that restrictions on the number of scheduled aircraft operations currently permitted at Newark Liberty International Airport (“EWR”) will likely be amended and extended through October 24, 2026. By way of background, the FAA issued an order on June 10, 2025 (the “June 2025 Order”) limiting the number of scheduled operations to 68 per hour. If finalized, the FAA’s decision would amend and extend the June 2025 Order by increasing the rate of hourly operations at EWR to 72 per hour through October 24, 2026. The FAA continues to monitor congestion, delays, and cancellations at New York area airports amidst nationwide Air Traffic Control (“ATC”) staffing shortages.
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