Ultimately, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) held the authority to decide whether to impose ground stops, should the need arise. The flooding at LaGuardia Airport, while startling, was dwarfed by the scenes witnessed on some of New York City’s streets throughout the morning.
Roadways near the airport also faced impending disruptions, prompting the Port Authority to advise travelers to allocate extra time for their journey to the airport to avoid any unforeseen delays.
