Switzerland: Fire on edge of Geneva Airport (GVA) perimeter disrupts flight operations May 20

Event

Authorities at Geneva Airport (GVA) have temporarily suspended arriving flights May 20 due to a fire at a building under construction on the edge of the airport's perimeter. Flights may reportedly still take off from the airport at pilots' discretion. Authorities have also suspended vehicular traffic in the area. The cause of the blaze was not immediately reported.

Lingering flight disruptions are likely at GVA. Heightened security and localized ground transport disruptions will probably affect the area over the coming hours as authorities attempt to extinguish the fire. Residual flight disruptions are possible after the blaze is extinguished as airport officials work to clear a likely flight backlog.

Advice

Reconfirm flights at GVA through at least late May 20. Allow additional time to reach the airport. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.