Cancelled Flights: Mcarthur Airport's Saturday Shutdown

In September 2011, Long Island MacArthur Airport in Sayville, New York, shut down at 6 p.m. due to a storm. All commercial arrivals and departures were canceled until Monday, with the last scheduled Southwest flight out of the airport departing at 11:50 a.m. on Saturday. US Airways also stopped operations, urging travelers to contact their airlines directly for updated information on specific flights.

MacArthur Airport shut down at 6 p.m. on Saturday

On Saturday, September 6, 2011, MacArthur Airport in Sayville, New York, shut down at 6 p.m. due to an approaching storm. All commercial arrivals and departures were canceled until Monday, with the last scheduled Southwest flight out of the airport departing at 11:50 a.m. that Saturday. US Airways also stopped operations, and passengers traveling to or from MacArthur that weekend were allowed to reschedule their flights without penalty.

The Port Authority of New York also decided to close off all of its airports, including JFK and LaGuardia, to incoming flights beginning at noon on Saturday. These airports, however, remained open for departing flights. The Long Island Rail Road also shut down at noon on Saturday.

Travelers were urged to contact their airlines directly for updated information on specific flights. The MacArthur Airport officials advised travelers to check back after 1 p.m. for updates as the airport planned to remain open until 6 p.m. that evening for general aviation aircraft. The airport would only reopen after the storm when conditions were evaluated and deemed safe.

All commercial arrivals and departures were cancelled until Monday

Long Island MacArthur Airport in Sayville, New York, has cancelled all commercial arrivals and departures until Monday due to a storm. The airport will remain open until 6 p.m. on Saturday for general aviation aircraft, but it is unclear when it will reopen for commercial flights as it will depend on the conditions after the storm.

US Airways and Southwest Airlines are among the airlines affected by the closure, with US Airways stopping operations as of 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Both airlines are allowing passengers traveling to or from MacArthur this weekend to reschedule their flights without penalty.

Officials urge travelers to contact their airlines directly on Saturday for updated information on specific flights. It is recommended that travelers check with their airlines as numerous flights have already been canceled.

The Port Authority of New York has also decided to close off all of its airports, including JFK and LaGuardia, to incoming flights beginning at noon on Saturday. These airports will remain open for departing flights until further notice.

The last scheduled Southwest flight was at 11:50 a.m. on Saturday

Operations at Long Island MacArthur Airport were impacted by an incoming storm. The last scheduled Southwest flight out of the airport was at 11:50 a.m. on Saturday, after which the airport remained open until 6 p.m. for general aviation aircraft. All commercial arrivals and departures were cancelled until Monday.

US Airways had stopped operations as of 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, and the Port Authority of New York had decided to close off all of its airports, including JFK and LaGuardia, to incoming flights beginning at noon that day. Numerous flights had already been cancelled, and travellers were advised to check with their airlines for updates.

MacArthur Airport officials urged travellers to contact their airlines directly on Saturday for the most current information on specific flights. Both Southwest and US Airways allowed passengers travelling to or from MacArthur that weekend to reschedule their flights without penalty.

US Airways stopped operations as of 10:30 a.m. on Saturday

US Airways stopped all operations at MacArthur Airport as of 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, with airport officials citing the impending storm as the reason for the closure. The last scheduled Southwest flight out of the airport was at 11:50 a.m., after which all commercial arrivals and departures were cancelled until Monday.

Passengers travelling to or from MacArthur Airport over the weekend were allowed to reschedule their flights without penalty. Officials urged travellers to contact their airlines directly for updated information on specific flights. The airport remained open until 6 p.m. on Saturday for general aviation aircraft, but it was unclear when it would reopen for commercial flights as authorities would need to evaluate conditions following the storm.

The closure of MacArthur Airport was part of a larger shutdown of airports in the region, including JFK and LaGuardia, as a precautionary measure due to the approaching storm. These airports were closed to incoming flights beginning at noon on Saturday and remained open for departing flights until further notice. However, many flights had already been cancelled, causing travel disruptions for passengers.

The situation highlights the impact of severe weather on air travel and the importance of staying updated through official channels during such events. It is advisable for travellers to follow the instructions provided by airport authorities and their respective airlines to ensure their safety and well-being.

The Port Authority of New York closed off all of its airports to incoming flights beginning at noon on Saturday

In anticipation of an incoming storm, the Port Authority of New York decided to close off all of its airports to incoming flights beginning at noon on Saturday. This included the John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport, as well as MacArthur Airport. The Long Island Rail Road was also scheduled to shut down at the same time.

MacArthur Airport, located in Sayville-Bayport, New York, was expected to remain open until 6 p.m. that evening for general aviation aircraft. However, all commercial flights were cancelled until Monday. The last scheduled Southwest flight out of the airport was at 11:50 a.m. US Airways also stopped operations at MacArthur Airport, with the last update from the airline at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Both US Airways and Southwest Airlines allowed passengers travelling to or from MacArthur Airport that weekend to reschedule their flights without penalty. Travellers were urged to contact their airlines directly for updated information on specific flights, as numerous flights had already been cancelled.

The airport's closure was implemented as a safety precaution due to the approaching storm. The airport would not reopen until conditions were evaluated following the storm's passage.

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