{"id":172095,"date":"2026-03-23T14:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/172095\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:04:10","slug":"newark-liberty-international-airport-ground-stop-ends-after-smoke-condition-cleared-from-air-traffic-control-tower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/172095\/","title":{"rendered":"Newark Liberty International Airport ground stop ends after smoke condition cleared from air traffic control tower"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) was evacuated for a short time after a report of smoke on Monday morning.<\/p>\n

An FAA spokesperson confirmed there was no fire and the controllers evacuated the tower due to a burning smell from an elevator.<\/p>\n

Air traffic controllers are moving to a backup facility.<\/p>\n

The air traffic controllers were moved to the backup facility on site.<\/p>\n

Flights were forced to hold, but then air traffic controllers were seen moving back to the tower by 8:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Flights were spotted landing at the airport and the ground stop was lifted.<\/p>\n

Nearby LaGuardia Airport remains closed after a plane collided with a truck on a runway.<\/a><\/p>\n

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.<\/p>\n

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