PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – The Puerto Vallarta International Airport has reopened its doors after the passage of Hurricane Lidia, according to an announcement by the Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (GAP) on its social media platforms. However, the airport is yet to resume normal operations.
The airport was closed on Tuesday at 4 p.m., following instructions from federal aeronautical authorities who issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). The notice mandated the airport’s closure and indicated that operations would recommence at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 11.
The adverse weather conditions brought about by Hurricane Lidia led to a significant disruption in air travel, with 40 operations canceled. This included 20 departures and 20 arrivals, affecting national and international routes. The cancellations predominantly impacted flights to and from several key destinations: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana, Querétaro, Toluca domestically; and Vancouver, Calgary, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Manchester internationally. Of the canceled operations, 24 were national routes, while the remaining 16 were international routes.
GAP has advised all passengers affected by these disruptions to contact their respective airlines for the most current information concerning the status of their flights. While the airport has reopened, it is still resuming full operations, and delays or further cancellations are possible.
Reopening the Puerto Vallarta International Airport is a crucial step towards restoring normalcy for travelers and the local economy. Yet, passengers are urged to exercise caution and to remain updated on their flight status as the airport works to ramp up to full-scale operations.
For more information, passengers are advised to consult the official website or social media channels of the Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico and their respective airlines.
