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Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Arlene Salac said some flights were held up but for no more than a half-hour.
The inconvenience wasn't great since the runway wasn't in high demand because of the prevailing wind direction.
Kelly said the turtles make annual treks across the runway as they go about their efforts to reproduce.
"They look for sandy spots to lay their eggs, and there is an ideal location on the other side of Runway 4L," Kelly told the Times. "They come out of the water and cross the runway to lay their eggs in the sand."