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Dense Fog Forces Multiple Flight Cancellations at Cusco Airport

CORPAC says low visibility from fog, heavy rain and strong winds has stopped operations and flights will restart only when international safety standards are met.

Overview

  • CORPAC halted early operations at Alejandro Velasco Astete after dense fog and poor visibility made takeoffs and landings unsafe.
  • The airport has reported more than 10 cancellations so far and said it has scheduled up to 50 cancellations for the day as a precaution.
  • Airlines are rebooking affected passengers by availability and CORPAC is providing continuous weather updates to crews and carriers.
  • Local reporting linked the stormy conditions to a high-altitude isolated depression (DANA), which brought concentrated rain, wind and fog to the region.
  • The disruption hits a major gateway for tourists to Machu Picchu and nearby sites and could cause onward delays; travelers should check directly with their airlines for rebooking and status updates.