Strong Winds Cause Chaos: 16 Flights Diverted from Madeira Airport
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Strong Winds Cause Chaos: 16 Flights Diverted from Madeira Airport

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Summary:

  • 16 flights diverted due to strong winds at Madeira International Airport

  • Only 4 aircraft landed in the afternoon despite a calm morning

  • 11 flights canceled, affecting both arrivals and departures

  • Recurring issue over the past week due to adverse weather

  • easyJet flight from Lisbon diverted again to Gran Canaria

The relentless winds at Madeira International Airport - Cristiano Ronaldo have caused significant disruptions, with 16 flights being diverted to alternative airports. After a seemingly calm morning, only four aircraft managed to land in the afternoon.

Currently, 11 flights have been canceled, affecting both arrivals and departures. This situation has been recurring over the past week, highlighting the challenges posed by adverse weather conditions.

Aircraft diverted due to strong winds

An easyJet flight from Lisbon, which was previously diverted to Gran Canaria due to strong winds, faced the same fate again today. This incident underscores the ongoing difficulties at Madeira's airport, where wind conditions continue to disrupt travel plans.

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