A plane with Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees landed at a New Hampshire airport early Monday morning, where it sat on the tarmac for more than half a day during a major nor'easter. The plane landed at 1 a.m. and was not able to make it to the terminal of Portsmouth International Airport. WMUR reported, citing sources, that strong winds prevented the aircraft from being towed from the tarmac. Sources said that the detainees were fed on the plane while it sat on the tarmac.Eventually, a decision was made to tow the plane around 2:45 p.m., WMUR reported. The plane took off from Harlingen, Texas, on Sunday night and then landed at Pease early Monday morning. Its final destination is not known. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson released a statement regarding the incident, saying in part: "Upon arrival in Portsmouth, a blizzard warning and associated hazardous weather conditions required a weather hold," the spokesperson wrote. "For the safety of the flight crew, detainees, and the public, flight operations are paused until conditions improve. Due to the extended ground time and in full compliance with Federal Aviation safety regulations, the flight crew reached their maximum allowable duty and entered mandatory crew rest."Portsmouth International Airport officials said they were not told the flight was inbound until about 15 minutes before it arrived."Had we been informed in advance of their intent to land at PSM during the blizzard, we would have strongly advised against it and encouraged them to divert to another airport not being impacted by this severe winter storm," officials said in a statement. "PSM was notified of the flight's arrival only 15 minutes before it landed this morning at 1:00 a.m."Pease airport officials said Port City Air has the responsibility to "properly plan for weather-related contingencies and required facilities and accommodations."According to Port City Air, decisions about flights into and out of Portsmouth International Airport at Pease "are not made by Port City Air.""ICE-flight decisions are made by the US Department of Homeland Security. It is our legal obligation to safely service any flights into or out of the airport. Our operations remain open throughout this storm," Port City Air officials said in a statement. Sources told WMUR that Port City Air, which provides services including the refueling of planes, doesn't have the authority to refuse an aircraft when the airport is open. A DHS spokesperson confirmed that the detainees and staff were provided with "catered meals, continuous access to drinking water, and appropriate restroom facilities for the duration of the delay" as well as needed medication and welfare checks. PORTSMOUTH, N.H. —A plane with Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees landed at a New Hampshire airport early Monday morning, where it sat on the tarmac for more than half a day during a major nor'easter. The plane landed at 1 a.m. and was not able to make it to the terminal of Portsmouth International Airport. WMUR reported, citing sources, that strong winds prevented the aircraft from being towed from the tarmac. Sources said that the detainees were fed on the plane while it sat on the tarmac.Eventually, a decision was made to tow the plane around 2:45 p.m., WMUR reported. The plane took off from Harlingen, Texas, on Sunday night and then landed at Pease early Monday morning. Its final destination is not known. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson released a statement regarding the incident, saying in part: "Upon arrival in Portsmouth, a blizzard warning and associated hazardous weather conditions required a weather hold," the spokesperson wrote. "For the safety of the flight crew, detainees, and the public, flight operations are paused until conditions improve. Due to the extended ground time and in full compliance with Federal Aviation safety regulations, the flight crew reached their maximum allowable duty and entered mandatory crew rest." Portsmouth International Airport officials said they were not told the flight was inbound until about 15 minutes before it arrived."Had we been informed in advance of their intent to land at PSM during the blizzard, we would have strongly advised against it and encouraged them to divert to another airport not being impacted by this severe winter storm," officials said in a statement. "PSM was notified of the flight's arrival only 15 minutes before it landed this morning at 1:00 a.m."Pease airport officials said Port City Air has the responsibility to "properly plan for weather-related contingencies and required facilities and accommodations."According to Port City Air, decisions about flights into and out of Portsmouth International Airport at Pease "are not made by Port City Air.""ICE-flight decisions are made by the US Department of Homeland Security. It is our legal obligation to safely service any flights into or out of the airport. Our operations remain open throughout this storm," Port City Air officials said in a statement. Sources told WMUR that Port City Air, which provides services including the refueling of planes, doesn't have the authority to refuse an aircraft when the airport is open. A DHS spokesperson confirmed that the detainees and staff were provided with "catered meals, continuous access to drinking water, and appropriate restroom facilities for the duration of the delay" as well as needed medication and welfare checks.