politics
April 10, 2026
Palonegro International Airport Operations Temporarily Suspended: What We Know
The Civil Aeronautics of Colombia announced the temporary closure of Palonegro Airport in Bucaramanga.
TL;DR
- Palonegro Airport in Bucaramanga is temporarily closed by Colombia's Civil Aeronautics.
- The closure is due to public order issues in the Santander department.
- It is linked to ongoing farmer protests across the country against property tax increases.
- The suspension of operations reflects the severity of the social conflict affecting mobility.
- Reopening depends on improved security conditions and instructions from the Public Force.