They Close Popayán Airport and Restrict Ash Flights From the Puracé Volcano
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As explained by the entity, the decision responds to the risk posed by the presence of ash for aircraft
They close Popayán airport and restrict ash flights from the Puracé volcano Agencia Period... Lun, 08/06/2026 - 12:43 The Civil Aeronautics maintains the temporary suspension in the Guillermo León Valencia terminal and reports impacts on five trade routes in the region.
Closing of Important Airport in Colombia Would Affect Air Transportation in the South of the Country
Closing of important airport in Colombia would affect air transport. Image: Aerocivil. The activity recorded in the volcano Puracé continues to generate impacts on the air operation of the Colombian Suroccident. The Civil Aeronautics reported on Monday that the temporary closure of Guillermo León Valencia Airport in Popayán is maintained as a preventive measure to guarantee the safety of flights. The decision responds to the risk posed by the pr…
The competent authorities identified 'presence of ash resulting from the recent emissions of the volcano'. This is known.

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