# Salvador Bahia Airport aviation security incidents

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/salvador-bahia-airport-aviation-security-incidents
> Updated: 2026-09-28T22:00:34.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In mid-September, Salvador Bahia Airport conducted a large-scale aerial accident simulation at Porto da Barra beach. The drill involved approximately 400 participants, including emergency responders, medical professionals, and various security agencies, to test integrated response protocols for aviation emergencies.

Later in the month, the airport experienced a real-world disruption when an unauthorized drone entered restricted airspace. This incident caused a temporary runway closure and forced at least two Gol airline flights to divert to Aracaju Airport. While operations were eventually normalized, the specific duration of the closure and the methods used to address the drone were not immediately detailed.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Salvador International Airport flights diverted after drone airspace invasion

An unauthorized drone invasion at Salvador International Airport forced at least two Gol flights to divert to Aracaju, causing a temporary runway closure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salvador-international-airport-flights-diverted-after-drone-airspace-invasion

### 2026-09-16: Salvador Bahia Airport to hold aerial accident simulation at Porto da Barra

Salvador Bahia Airport will hold a major aerial accident simulation at Porto da Barra beach on Thursday, involving 400 personnel and causing local road and beach closures.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salvador-bahia-airport-to-hold-aerial-accident-simulation-at-porto-da-barra

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Cite as: Salvador Bahia Airport aviation security incidents. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/salvador-bahia-airport-aviation-security-incidents