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Wildfire Near Olbia Airport Shuts Inbound Airspace and Diverts Arrivals

Flights bound for Olbia are rerouted to Cagliari, Alghero, Rome, Fiumicino to accommodate ongoing firefighting efforts

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Overview

  • A blaze that broke out July 10 in Su Trambuccone forced closure of Olbia’s landing corridors and halted all inbound air traffic
  • Geasar has redirected incoming flights to regional hubs in Cagliari and Alghero as well as Rome and Fiumicino
  • Nearly all departures continue from the Costa Smeralda terminal with minimal interruption
  • Corpo Forestale, Vigili del Fuoco, volunteers, regional helicopters and a Canadair are actively battling the fire
  • Passengers face extended delays and longer transfers at both Olbia and alternate airports