India, Dec. 27 -- A winter storm hit New York and surrounding areas on Friday, causing widespread flight disruptions across the region.

According to FlightAware, as of 1:15 p.m. EST, more than 4,200 flights traveling into, within, or departing the United States were delayed, while over 1,300 flights were canceled.

About half of these disruptions were concentrated at New York City airports, including LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy International, and nearby Newark Liberty International in New Jersey.

The JFK Airport flight tracker reported delays and cancellations across multiple airlines, including Delta, JetBlue, Qatar, American, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, and Etihad.

As of 1:30 p.m. EST, FlightAware reported the hi...