Ground stop in place, control tower evacuated at Newark Airport
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The FAA has implemented a ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport, halting all aircraft departures from the facility. The control tower has been evacuated, though the FAA did not immediately disclose the reason for the emergency measures. A ground stop prevents planes from taking off but allows those already in the air to land, effectively paralyzing outbound traffic at one of the nation's busiest airports and a major hub for the Northeast. Newark airport serves as a critical hub for multiple carriers and handles hundreds of daily flights, meaning the disruption affects thousands of passengers. The FAA typically initiates ground stops in response to serious safety concerns, severe weather, or operational emergencies, though specifics remain unclear.
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