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Runway Obstructions Halt Operations at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport

Flights have been suspended until at least 9 a.m. to allow Sac to assess safety hazards around the runway

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Overview

  • Sac management announced a suspension of all departures and arrivals from the early hours of July 3 due to unsafe conditions along the approach and departure paths.
  • Local reports indicate that an elevated crane near the western corridor of the runway is obstructing flight paths and posing navigation risks.
  • Travelers have been urged to verify the status of their flights with airlines before heading to the airport to avoid unnecessary congestion.
  • Sac is monitoring the evolving situation and has pledged to provide updates throughout the morning as it investigates the nature of the obstacles.
  • This closure compounds recent disruptions in Italy, including a June 28 ENAV data-link failure over northwest Italy now under ENAC investigation.