Flight delays can come from weather, maintenance and even surly passengers.
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Apparently, you can now add pregnant turtles looking for a place to lay their eggs to that list.
On Friday, flights at John F. Kennedy International Airport were delayed by a group of the shelled animals, as they took to the tarmac and runways in search of the perfect spots to store their young.
JFK Airport Runway Shut Down By Pregnant Turtles, Reports Say https://t.co/L4HOE9HilZ pic.twitter.com/wbAhBKreAI
— Tribeca-FiDi Patch (@TribecaPatch) July 7, 2017
The diamondback terrapin turtles are not a new problem for the airport.
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Last year, 500 or so impeded flight schedules during the nesting season. The sandy soil surrounding the airport — just above the high-tide line — is apparently an ideal spot for egg-laying.