A sinkhole found on a LaGuardia Airport runway Wednesday led to flight delays, with officials saying workers scrambled to make repairs.The New York Post reported the pit was discovered around 11am local time near Runway 4/22 as the Port Authority conducted its daily morning inspection of LaGuardia’s airfield, the agency said.A spokesperson confirmed that the runway was quickly shut down and emergency construction and engineering crews descended on the site to complete repairs and determine the cause of the sinkhole “as quickly and safely as possible”.The Port Authority cautioned travellers to expect disruptions.“The Port Authority is in close communication with airlines and airport partners and will continue providing updates as conditions evolve,” the spokesperson said. “Travellers should expect delays and cancellations, particularly with forecast thunderstorms expected later today, and are strongly encouraged to check directly with their airlines for the latest flight status information.”This article originally appeared in the New York Post and was reproduced with permission