Overview

• Landings and takeoffs remain suspended as cleaning continues on the main runway and a NOTAM keeps the aerodrome closed.
• Infraero’s estimated restart shifted from 2 p.m. to about 5 p.m. as recovery work progressed through the afternoon.
• The spill occurred near the runway threshold during a routine night inspection by an airport vehicle, in a zone critical for touchdown and acceleration.
• Network effects included 18 cancellations on the Rio–São Paulo shuttle at Congonhas, diversions to Galeão, and at least two cancellations at Viracopos.
• Passengers faced long waits and limited updates while Procon Carioca probed complaints and ANAC reiterated airlines’ obligations for communication, assistance, and rebooking.