FAA Ground Stops Newark, Philadelphia, Teterboro Flights
FAA ground-stopped Newark, Philadelphia and Teterboro on Sept. 21, 2026 after a Philadelphia TRACON circuit failed and its fiber backup broke; Flightradar24 logged 92 Newark cancellations and nearly 70 diversions.
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About Philadelphia TRACON
Philadelphia TRACON is a combined Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) and Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) facility located at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). The facility provides both radar approach/departure services and tower operations, known as "Up-and-Down" capabilities. It is organized into three primary operational sectors: "A-side" controllers manage the tower and part of the radar room. "B-side" radar controllers control the traffic in and out of Philadelphia International Airport, and all if its nearby satellite airports and airspace. "C-side" radar controllers control the traffic in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, and all of its nearby satellite airports and airspace.
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