Key Takeaways
- JFK Airport issued a complete ground stop due to an emergency on Frontier Flight 3546
- The aircraft declared a Code 7700 emergency but landed safely with no injuries
- Flight delays at JFK already exceeded 3.5 hours due to severe weather conditions
John F. Kennedy International Airport implemented an urgent ground stop on Thursday after an emergency was declared aboard an incoming Frontier Airlines flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) halted all departures until 1:45 PM ET as authorities responded to the situation.
Flight Emergency Details
The incident occurred on Frontier Airlines Flight 3546 arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Flight tracking service Flightradar24 confirmed the aircraft transmitted a Code 7700 emergency signal, indicating a general emergency situation.
According to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officials, the aircraft landed safely at 12:50 PM. Authorities confirmed there were no injuries reported among passengers or crew members.
Weather Complications
The emergency occurred amid challenging weather conditions at JFK Airport. Low cloud ceilings and inclement weather had already created significant travel disruptions, with flight delays exceeding three and a half hours before the ground stop was implemented.
The combination of poor visibility and the emergency situation created substantial disruptions at one of America’s busiest airports.
