Noon News Center 5 starts now. We have breaking news for you starting at noon today. TF Green Airport in Rhode Island is currently closed. Posting on airport social media. Law enforcement agencies address potential security threats. Travelers are advised to delay their arrival. No word yet on the nature of the threat.continue
Rhode Island’s TF Green Airport Closed Amid ‘Potential Security Threat’ Investigation
Officials say travelers are being asked to delay their arrival at TF Green Airport in Rhode Island on Friday morning while police respond to a “potential security threat.” was closed on Friday morning. A statement posted by airport officials did not clarify the nature of the potential threat. Police blocked roads leading to airport terminals, and investigators were seen using both robots and drones in airport parking lots. Officers with rifles were also seen inspecting vehicles on the premises. Labor Day weekend is expected to be busy with air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration predicts this weekend will be the third busiest weekend so far, behind Juneteen’s Day and President’s Day.
Officials say travelers are being asked to delay their arrival at TF Green Airport in Rhode Island on Friday as law enforcement responds to “potential security threats.”
Warwick’s airport was closed on Friday morning. A statement posted by airport officials did not clarify the nature of the potential threat.
Police blocked roads leading to airport terminals, and investigators were seen using both robots and drones in airport parking lots. Officers with rifles were also seen inspecting vehicles on the premises.
Labor Day weekend is expected to be busy with air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration predicts this weekend will be the third busiest weekend so far, behind Juneteen’s Day and President’s Day.
