Scheduled Closures of Quito Airport for Preventive Runway Maintenance
Quiport Corporation, the concessionaire of Quito International Airport, informs our passengers, users, and the general public that, due to preventive runway maintenance, flight operations will be suspended in the following dates:
From 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 11
- Saturdays, May 9, 16, and 30
- Saturday, June 6
- Saturdays, September 5, 12, and 26
- Saturday, October 3
From 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 17
Saturdays have been chosen for preventive maintenance work because they are the days with the lowest traffic. Number of air operations. Runway closures have not been considered in the planning for July and August to avoid impacting the peak summer season. These works are essential to guarantee the safety and efficiency of air operations and prevent unforeseen closures for emergency corrective maintenance.
The closure schedule has been coordinated and authorized by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC). Likewise, the airlines operating at the airport have been duly informed in working meetings and notified through the respective NOTAM issued by the DGAC, which is the official universal communication for those involved in aviation.
While any changes to itineraries, reschedulings, or cancellations will be communicated promptly by the airlines, we recommend that passengers who need to schedule flights on these dates contact their airline directly for updated information on available alternatives. Contact information is available at: https://www.aeropuertoquito.aero/aerolineas/.
We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience these works may cause. Their completion is essential to maintaining the airport’s infrastructure in optimal condition.