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Aeroparque Reopens After Runway-Adjacent Asphalt Damage Halts Flights for Three Hours

Officials blamed extreme heat for the surface failure, prompting safety protocols.

Overview

  • Operations were suspended roughly 14:00–17:00 local time while crews repaired a sector near cabecera 31, with no injuries reported.
  • Airlines logged widespread disruption, with reports of more than 70 flights affected, over 50 delayed or paused, and 8–12 diversions.
  • Several arrivals were redirected to Ezeiza as departures backed up with gate changes and reprogramming into the evening.
  • Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSMART, Flybondi and LATAM services on domestic and international routes faced delays, with some cancellations including on the Salta corridor.
  • Authorities said flights would return gradually to schedule, and passengers were urged to check status updates due to ongoing knock-on delays.