20 Nov 2022 | 08:32 AM UTC
Peru: Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Callao resumes operations, Nov. 20 /update 3
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Callao, Peru, reopens Nov. 20 following an aircraft collision. Lingering disruptions possible.
Event
Authorities at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Callao resumed domestic and international flight services Nov. 20 following an earlier incident. The airport was closed Nov. 18 following a collision between LATAM Airlines (LA) Flight 2213 and a firetruck. The accident killed at least two firefighters. Callao is located immediately west of Lima.
Lingering disruptions to flight schedules are possible through early Nov. 21 as officials clear the backlog of flights.
Advice
Reconfirm flights before departing for the airport; consider booking alternative travel arrangements if necessary. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
