Winds trigger Newark Airport delays and cancellations
By Matteo Floris
Last updated on 9 February 2026
Flight operations at Newark Liberty International Airport were disrupted on Saturday, February 7 due to strong winds and extreme cold. A wind advisory lasted until midnight with gusts up to 55 mph. By 10 a.m., Newark ranked second in the U.S. for disruptions, with 33 flights delayed or canceled in the morning. By midday, Newark was 10th, with average delays around 25 minutes. FlightAware reported 87 delays and eight cancellations by that time. Conditions were expected to improve by Sunday, though strong winds and subzero wind chills would continue.
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Flight operations at Newark Liberty International Airport were disrupted on Saturday, February 7, due to strong winds across New Jersey and extreme cold conditions. A wind advisory remained in effect until midnight, with gusts reported up to 55 miles per hour. Alongside the winds, an extreme cold warning was in place, with wind chill values in North Jersey dropping to about 25 degrees below zero.
Disruption levels were significant in the morning. By 10 a.m., Newark ranked as the second most affected airport in the United States for delays and cancellations, according to FlightAware’s Misery Map. By that stage, 33 flights had been delayed or canceled in the morning alone. As the day progressed, conditions showed some improvement. By midday, Newark’s ranking for disruption had moved to 10th nationally.
Operational metrics indicated continuing, though reduced, impact. Just before noon, average delays hovered around 25 minutes. By that point, FlightAware data showed 87 flights delayed and eight flights canceled at Newark Liberty International Airport.
While conditions were expected to gradually improve by Sunday, strong winds were forecast to persist, maintaining challenging wind chills in the range of minus 5 to minus 15 degrees. Travelers using Newark on Saturday faced a mix of delays and a smaller number of cancellations tied directly to the adverse weather.
No airline-specific disruption information was provided. The disruption stemmed from weather-related factors, with the greatest impact observed during the morning hours before easing somewhat by midday. Passengers with flights on this date encountered measurable schedule changes and should rely on airline communications for the most current flight statuses and any rebooking arrangements as conditions evolve.
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Quick facts
Disruption:
Delays and Cancellations
Cause:
Weather issue
Compensation:
Not eligible for compensation
Status:
Current disruption
Airports affected:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Checked by:
Matteo Floris
Date updated:
9 February 2026
