Quiport Announces Temporary Suspension of Air Operations at Quito International Airport for Maintenance Work
Quito, March 18, 2024 – Corporación Quiport, the concessionaire of the Quito International Airport, has announced the temporary suspension of air operations at the Mariscal Sucre airport due to preventive maintenance work on the runway. The maintenance work, which will cover approximately 70,275 m2 of the runway, aims to ensure efficiency and safety in air operations, as well as prevent unexpected closures due to emergency corrective work.
The suspension of operations will occur on specific dates and times as follows:
– May 11 and 18, June 1, July 6, 13, and 20, September 7, 14, and 21 from 2:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
– June 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
These aerodrome closures have been coordinated and authorized by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC). Airlines operating at the Quito airport have been notified of these closures by Quiport and the DGAC through the respective NOTAM.
Passengers with flights scheduled on the affected dates and times are encouraged to contact their airlines for updated information on itinerary changes, rescheduling, or flight cancellations. Contact information for airlines can be found at https://www.aeropuertoquito.aero/aerolineas/.
In addition to the runway maintenance, Quiport will also be conducting maintenance work on taxiways A and B, which will not impact air operations but are essential for keeping the airport facilities in optimal condition.
