Storm in RS: Porto Alegre Airport suspends flights at least until May 30; SEE PHOTOS | Rio Grande do Sul

A Brazilian Association of Airlines (Abear) reported, this Monday morning (6), that Salgado Filho Airport, in Porto Alegre, will remain closed for an indefinite period, with all operations suspended.

Despite this, Fraport, which manages the space, released a “Notice to Airman” (Notam) which places the 30th of this month as the final date for the suspension of operations.

“To comply with airport legislation, today (6/5), a NOTAM (Notice to Airman) was issued with an end date of 30/5, which is an internationally recognized document, which has the purpose of disclosing changes and restrictions that may have an impact on airline operations. This notice is intended for companies and institutions related to aviation and can be changed at any time. We clarify that there is no forecast for the resumption of operations”, Fraport said in a statement.

Images provided by Fraport show the situation at the airport, which was flooded, justifying the suspension of activities. The site has been closed since last Friday (3) due to the increase in the level of the Guaíba, which exceeded 5 meters and overflowed.

Flights to and/or from Capital have been cancelled. A Abear advises that passengers should contact the airline directly for rebooking or refunds.

The association also reported that the airports in the cities of Passo Fundo, Caxias do Sul, Pelotas and Santo Ângelo are operating, but may be impacted by weather conditions in the state. (Read the full note)

Compare images of the floods of 1941 and today in Porto Alegre

The number of deaths due to the storms that hit Rio Grande do Sul rose to 83, according to the bulletin released by Civil Defense this Monday morning (6). Other investigations are 4 deaths. Furthermore, there are 111 missing It is 276 people injured.

According to the Civil Defense survey, there are 141.3 thousand people away from homebeing 19.3 thousand in shelters and 121.9 thousand homeless (in the homes of family or friends). In all, 345 of the 496 municipalities of the state registered some type of problem, affecting 850 thousand people.

“The Brazilian Association of Airlines (ABEAR) informs that Porto Alegre International Airport (Salgado Filho) is closed for an indefinite period, with all operations suspended, according to the concessionaire Fraport. of all, the passenger terminal is closed.

ABEAR members canceled flights to and/or from Porto Alegre and relaxed rescheduling and refund rules. Passengers must contact the airline to reschedule or refund tickets to and/or from the capital of Rio Grande do Sul.

The airports in the cities of Passo Fundo, Caxias do Sul, Pelotas and Santo Ângelo are operating, but may be impacted by weather conditions in the state.”

“Fraport Brasil informs that operations at Porto Alegre Airport remain suspended for an indefinite period of time. To comply with airport legislation, today (6/5), a NOTAM (Notice to Airman) was issued with an end date of 30/5, which is This is an internationally recognized document that aims to disclose changes and temporary restrictions that may have an impact on airline operations. This notice is intended for companies and institutions related to aviation and can be changed at any time. of resumption of operations.”