Colombia: Officials suspend operations at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro Dec. 29 following incident with an aircraft

Event

Officials have temporarily closed Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro Dec. 29 following an incident where a small aircraft left the runway. It is currently unclear when airport operations will resume. At least 10 flights have been affected.

Lingering disruptions are likely after the airport reopens as authorities attempt to clear passenger backlogs.

Advice

Confirm flights to and from MDE through at least the evening of Dec. 29. Heed all official security and transport advisories.