29 Oct 2023 | 02:47 PM UTC
France: Brest Bretagne Airport closed until at least 10:00 Oct. 30 due to storm damage
Officials close Brest Bretagne Airport in Brest, France, until at least 10:00 Oct. 30 due to storm damage. Reconfirm flights.
Authorities have closed Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) until at least 10:00 Oct. 30 after lightning strikes during a storm damaged the control tower. All scheduled flights have been canceled.
Authorities may choose to extend the airport closure if repairs are prolonged. Lingering flight disruptions are likely even after the airport resumes operations as airlines work through flight backlogs.
Contact your airline and confirm flights if scheduled to travel via BES. Consider making alternative arrangements for time-sensitive travel if necessary. Do not check out of accommodation until onward travel is confirmed. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
