SAN DIEGO (FOX5/KUSI) — Travelers were still facing delays at San Diego International Airport throughout Thursday, after a private jet emergency shut down the runway Wednesday night.

Airport officials said a Cessna Citation jet reported a landing gear failure during takeoff just after 7 p.m., forcing the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a ground stop.

With only one runway at the airport, the closure led to widespread disruptions, diverting inbound flights to other airports across the region.

The runway reopened at 9:23 p.m., but the impacts have stretched into Thursday, as airlines scramble to recover from canceled and delayed flights.

“All inbound flights were diverted to other airports,” said Larisa Casillas, a spokesperson for San Diego International Airport. “Even though th

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