Congonhas Halts Flights After Fuel Spill, Resumes Operations in 37 Minutes

Overview

• Aena said takeoffs and landings were temporarily suspended Thursday morning due to fuel on the departure runway.
• The concessionaire reported an immediate response by on-site crews to clean the surface and restore full operations.
• Aena did not provide a tally of how many flights were affected during the stoppage.
• Flight boards showed at least one delay, two alterations and one cancellation as aircraft waited for clearance.
• The incident occurred at São Paulo’s busy Congonhas airport, where even short closures can disrupt airline schedules.