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CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Flight cancellations, delays at YVR airport after runway closure
An Air Canada flight taxis to a runway as a WestJet flight takes off at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on March 20, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck More than 20 flights at Vancouver International Airport have been cancelled and others are facing delays after crews were forced to keep one of the runways closed Friday. Overnight paving work on the airport's north runway wasn't completed in time due to 'an unforeseen equipment issue' with an asphalt supplier, a YVR spokesperson said Friday afternoon. 'While our teams work to find a solution, YVR will be operating exclusively using our south runway today,' the spokesperson said. As of 2 p.m., 23 flights had been cancelled. The spokesperson said airport staff will be in the terminal to assist passengers. Those flying in or out of the airport on Friday are advised to check flight information with their airline or via the YVR website before coming to the airport. In a statement Friday afternoon, Nav Canada, the agency responsible for controlling civilian air traffic throughout the country, confirmed a temporary Traffic Management Initiative had been put in place due to runway work conducted by the airport authority. 'While we strive to minimize their use, TMIs help maintain a safe flow of traffic and ensure the quantity of aircraft in a given airspace or airport remains manageable,' said the statement. 'Our team is working actively to keep air traffic moving safely and as efficiently as possible and minimize the impact of the TMI.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
St. Paul Downtown Airport will temporarily close its primary runway
St. Paul Downtown Airport will temporarily close its primary runway originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Big changes are coming to St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP) on Monday. The airport will close its primary runway through Aug. 9 for a $12.5 million improvement project, including pavement reconstruction, lighting upgrades, and surface drainage. In addition to Runway 14-32 , several connected taxiways will experience intermittent closures, the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), which owns and operates STP, said in a statement. 'This is the longest general aviation runway in our reliever system of airports and supports a high volume of business jet activity, including international flights,' Brian Ryks, CEO of the MAC, said in a statement. "We're replacing end-of-life pavement that was originally installed in the 1980s to continue to maintain a high level of safety, operations and efficiency." While MSP is the MAC's largest airport, STP sees lots of business travel. The announcement notes that STP had the highest operational growth among MAC's airports last year, an 11% increase, bringing it to 42,476 takeoffs and landings. Additionally, the MAC will commence work on a new standalone U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility at STP later this story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Malay Mail
06-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport closed after RMAF fighter jet skids on runway (VIDEO)
ALOR SETAR, May — The Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) runway is currently closed due to an aircraft-related incident at 5 p m today. In a statement, Malaysia Airports said the closure of the runway is to facilitate the removal of a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) aircraft and the subsequent runway clearing works. 'A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued and the (runway) closure is expected to continue until 10.30 tonight. During the closure, all flight operations at AOR will be affected. 'Passengers including those travelling for Haj are advised to check with their respective airlines or Lembaga Tabung Haji for the latest flight information,' it said. Panglima Angkatan Tentera sahkan terdapat insiden melibatkan pesawat TUDM di Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Halim petang ini, tiada kemalangan jiwa media mengenai insiden pesawat TUDM di Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Halim akan dikeluarkan sebentar lagi... — BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) May 6, 2025 The airport will provide further updates once the runway is declared safe and open for flight operations by the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia (CAAM). — Bernama
