Overview
- The closure follows two strong earthquakes on June 24 and 25 that damaged the Simón Bolívar terminal, caused partial roof collapses and forced the evacuation of passengers and staff.
- Acting president Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the airport will remain out of service until technical inspections finish and safety is guaranteed.
- The national airline association and an INAC bulletin say other international airports in Venezuela remain open, but major carriers such as Iberia, Air Europa, Plus Ultra and Copa have canceled or rerouted flights to Caracas.
- Suspending operations at the country’s main gateway has tightened a key route for rescue teams, medical transfers and incoming humanitarian aid while hospitals in La Guaira report heavy strain.
- Officials say engineering assessments will set the timetable for repairs and reopening and in the short term relief and passenger traffic will be shifted to alternate airports, increasing logistical pressure on the response effort.