05 Jan 2025 | 08:22 PM UTC
Chile: Flight disruptions possible at Santiago International Airport, in Santiago, Jan. 5, after aircraft landing gear issue forces runway closure
Authorities close runway at Santiago International Airport in Chile Jan. 5, after aircraft landing gear malfunctions. Disruptions likely.
Officials at Santiago International Airport (SCL), also known as Arturo Merino Benitez and Nuevo Padahuel airport, temporarily closed one of the terminal's two airstrips on Jan. 5 after an aircraft belonging to Aerovias DAP (V5) landing gear malfunctions during landing; there were no passengers on the flight.
Delays and cancellations at SCL are possible over the coming hours.
Reconfirm flights if traveling via SCL. o not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed.
