Quito Airport announces closures during 2026

scheduled runway closures Quito international airport flights airlines 2026 dates times

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The Quito International Airport announced about 10 Closings scheduled during 2026 for maintenance of its landing strip.

The scheduling of closures has been coordinated and authorized by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC). in addition, The airlines that operate at the airport have been duly informed in work meetings and notified through the respective NOTAM issued by the DGAC., which is the official communication of a universal nature for those involved in aviation activity.

A0452/26 NOTAMN
Q)SEFG/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/0007S07821W005
A)SEQM B)2604110700 C)2606061900
D)APR 11, MAY 09,16,30, JUN 06 BTN 0700-1900
E)RWY 18/36 CLSD DUE MAINT. AUTH HEL OPS

A0453/26 NOTAMN
Q)SEFG/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/0007S07821W005
A)SEQM B)2609050700 C)2610171900
D)SEP 05, 12, 26, OCT 03 BTN 0700-1900
OCT 17 BTN 1100-1900
E)RWY 18/36 CLSD DUE MAINT. AUTH HEL OPS

Closures scheduled in Quito during 2026

Quiport Corporation, dealership of Quito International Airport, inform our passengers, users and citizens in general who, Due to preventive maintenance work on the track, Air operations will be suspended on the following dates:

From the 02:00 until 14:00

  • Saturday 11 of April
  • Saturdays 9, 16 and 30 of May
  • Saturday 6 of June
  • Saturdays 5, 12 and 26 of September
  • Saturday 3 October

From the 6:00 until 14:00

  • Saturday 17 October

Saturdays have been chosen to carry out preventive maintenance work because they are the days when there are fewer air operations.. inside planning, Track closures have not been considered in the months of July and August so as not to affect the high summer season.. These works are essential to guarantee the safety and efficiency of air operations and prevent unforeseen closures due to emergency corrective maintenance..

While any change in itineraries, rescheduling or cancellations will be informed in a timely manner by the airlines, We recommend passengers who need to schedule flights on these dates, Contact your airline directly for up-to-date information on the alternatives they offer. Contacts are available at: https://www.aeropuertoquito.aero/aerolineas/.

We appreciate your understanding and regret any inconvenience this work may cause.. Its implementation is essential to maintain the airport's infrastructure in optimal conditions..

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