London may be an ocean away from the United States, but the fire near Heathrow Airport is nevertheless affecting air travel stateside.

As of 4 p.m. EDT, more than 3,000 flights into or out of the U.S. were delayed, and 1,109 have been canceled, most of them on the East Coast, according to FlightAware.com.

What You Need To Know

  • The fire near London's Heathrow Airport is affecting air travel stateside

  • As of 4 p.m. EDT, more than 3,000 flights into or out of the U.S. were delayed and 1,109 have been canceled, most of them on the East Coast, according to FlightAware.com

  • In the U.S., John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York has been most affected, canceling 19 flights and delaying 59

  • Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey has canceled 11 flights and delayed 110, while Boston Logan International has delayed 78 and Los Angeles International has delayed 54

Following a fire at an electrical substation shut off power, closed Heathrow and is expected to result in “significant disruption over the coming days,” according to a statement from Britain’s largest airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York has canceled 19 flights and delayed 59. 

Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey has canceled 11 flights and delayed 110, while Boston Logan International has delayed 78 and Los Angeles International has delayed 54. 

In Europe, British Airways has seen the largest number of canceled flights (533), followed by Virgin Atlantic (41) and Lufthansa (37). 

Heathrow Airport said it planned to resume some flights Friday, beginning with passengers stranded when their flights were diverted to other airports in Europe and getting airplanes back in the right place. It hopes to be in full operation on Saturday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.