Seventeen planes diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport Sunday night amid severe thunderstorms on the East Coast, officials said.
The flights included planes bound for Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and three major airports serving New York City: LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport, Kerlik said.
The majority of the planes left after several hours last night, and the rest left Monday morning, said airport spokesman Bob Kerlik.
Pittsburgh International’s roster of flights saw a significant number of delays and cancellations due to the weather conditions, Kerlik said.
More than three dozen flights out of Pittsburgh International were delayed as of Monday afternoon.