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Confins International Airport resumes operations after runway repair
Operations at Belo Horizonte/Confins International Airport were temporarily suspended on Saturday, September 26, due to a technical issue involving a hole in the runway. The airport, managed by BH Airport, implemented a preventive closure to allow for emergency repairs. The runway was officially cleared for use at 3:08 PM.
The disruption caused significant chaos for travelers, resulting in dozens of flight cancellations and delays. Reports indicate approximately 45 flights were canceled, though specific airline data varied; Azul reported 41 cancellations and 36 delays, while Gol confirmed 45 cancellations. Passengers reported long queues, overcrowding, and instances of being held on aircraft without air conditioning for extended periods.
BH Airport stated that it is working with airlines to gradually restore flight schedules. Affected passengers have been advised to contact their respective airlines directly for real-time updates on rebookings and assistance.
Entities
ANAC · Azul · Azul Brazilian Airlines · BH Airport · Belo Horizonte/Confins International Airport · Confins International Airport · GOL · GOL Linhas Aéreas · LATAM · Latam Airlines Brasil
Claims
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Three flights experienced delays during the suspension. www.brasil247.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Two flights were diverted to other airports in the region. www.brasil247.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Operations at Confins International Airport were temporarily suspended due to a runway issue. www.brasil247.com · www.metropoles.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Six flights were completely cancelled during the operational disruption. www.brasil247.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Azul reported 38 cancelled flights and 35 delays due to the airport situation. www.metropoles.com