Overview
- Infraero reported growing impacts through the morning, with Extra citing 23 departures and 23 arrivals canceled and 10 diversions to Galeão by 9:55 a.m. local time.
- Aena Brasil said Congonhas logged 18 cancellations tied to the Rio hub, with some São Paulo–Rio services redirected to Galeão.
- Viracopos confirmed at least two cancellations on flights originating from Santos Dumont, and its operator said departures to Rio were cleared after 10 a.m.
- Runway cleaning was underway after the spill at the critical approach end, and a NOTAM was published to alert operators while no firm timeline for full normalization was given.
- Airlines had yet to provide broad public updates as terminals reported delays, cancellations and diversions following the precautionary suspension.