Wreckage of crashed Air Canada plane being cleared from LaGuardia Airport runway

CBS News
March 26, 2026
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Air Canada plane wreckage blocked one of LaGuardia's two runways since Monday.

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Flights at one of the country's busiest airports faced delays and cancellations, affecting passengers traveling through the New York area.

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Wreckage from a crashed Air Canada plane is being cleared from a LaGuardia Airport runway after blocking operations since Monday. The debris had rendered one of the two runways at the New York facility unusable, significantly impacting flight operations at one of the nation's busiest airports. The extended closure forced airlines to consolidate departures and arrivals onto a single runway, creating delays and scheduling pressures during a critical travel period. LaGuardia Airport, which serves the New York metropolitan area, operates with limited runway capacity compared to other major hubs, making even temporary closures particularly disruptive. The clearance operation represents a critical step in restoring normal flight operations at the airport.

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Wreckage was being cleared from the runway.

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