03 Jan 2019 | 10:08 PM UTC
Mexico: Guadalajara Airport (GDL) resumes operations Jan. 3 /update 1
Guadalajara’s international airport (GDL) resumes operations following successful removal of plane from runway January 3; residual flight disruptions expected
Event
Operations at Guadalajara's Miguel Hidalgo y Castillo Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) resumed at approximately 15:00 (local time) on Thursday, January 3, according to airport authorities. Service resumed following the successful removal of a disabled plane from the runway. Residual flight disruptions are expected in the coming hours.
Context
An inbound flight from Mexico City experienced a tire fire upon landing shortly before 11:00, prompting authorities to close the runway and conduct an emergency evacuation of the plane.
Advice
Individuals traveling to or from GDL are advised to confirm the status of their flight and anticipate residual flight disruptions in the coming hours.
