A ground stop was issued at Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday afternoon due to “staffing issues” as the historic government shutdown continues.
The Federal Aviation Administration halted flights at the major East Coast hub at 3 p.m. local time and stated it would last until 4:15 p.m., according to NBC4.
The ground stop was lifted shortly after — with a ground delay now in place through 11 p.m., according to an FAA advisory.
Passengers can expect flights to be delayed by an average of 40 minutes, the agency said.
The FAA did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
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