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Philly Airport Grounded by Smoke | Philadelphia News
Philly’s airport hit chaos with over 200 delays Friday as haze from Canadian wildfire smoke forced the FAA to throttle landings—pushing arrivals to a 67-minute average delay. Thursday was even worse, with 365 delays and 12 cancellations, pilots reporting ash on windshields and plummeting visibility. Travelers scrambled, some just grateful to be indoors, others wisely adding buffer time. Air quality plummeted so badly it sparked ER visits. The FAA’s delay program ran until 11 PM, but don’t forget—incoming delays ripple through departures too. If you’re flying out of PHL or passing through…
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