29 Sep 2025
✈️FAA Updates Operating Limitations for Newark Liberty International Airport
Operating Limitations at Newark Liberty International Airport
Summary
The FAA is amending the June 10, 2025, order limiting the number of scheduled aircraft operations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The amendment extends the June 2025 order by approximately one year, or two IATA scheduling seasons, through October 24, 2026. Further, the amendment increases the operating limitation from 68 to 72 hourly operations.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The FAA's order increasing flight operations at Newark Liberty International Airport imposes regulatory compliance requirements for airlines, affecting operational capacity and profitability. The extension of these limits impacts scheduling operations, thus directly influencing business operations and financial forecasts for airlines operating at EWR.