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Puerto Vallarta airport closure extended until Tuesday morning
Puerto Vallarta International Airport in Jalisco, Mexico, will stay closed to all operations until 08:00 on Tuesday, October 13.
The airport operator extended the closure because Hurricane Simon is moving slowly and heavier rain is expected through Sunday and early Monday.
Staff remain on duty to inspect the airport and respond after the storm passes.
Flights can resume only after weather and operating conditions have been assessed with the relevant authorities.
The closure may affect passengers travelling to or from Puerto Vallarta.
Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for flight updates and options to change their travel plans.
The airport has not said when operations will restart beyond the stated closure period.
Puerto Vallarta International Airport extended its closure for all operations until 08:00 on Tuesday, October 13.
The Pacific Airport Group (GAP) confirmed the extension in an update to the official aviation notice.
The closure was extended because Hurricane Simon was moving slowly and heavier rain was forecast.
The airport has staff on standby and a support team to carry out inspections and respond after the storm passes.
The restart of operations will depend on weather and operational assessments made with the relevant authorities.
- Who
- Puerto Vallarta International Airport and the Pacific Airport Group (GAP).
- What
- The airport extended its closure for all operations until 08:00 on Tuesday, October 13.
- When
- The update was published on October 12, 2026. The closure is set to continue until 08:00 on October 13.
- Where
- Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.
- Why
- Hurricane Simon was moving slowly, and heavier rain was forecast.
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Heavier rain was forecast as Hurricane Simon moved slowly.
GAP confirmed that the airport closure had been extended.
The extended closure is scheduled to end, subject to weather and operational assessments.
- Airport
- Puerto Vallarta International Airport
- Closure end
- 08:00 on Tuesday, October 13
- Reason
- Slow movement of Hurricane Simon and forecast heavier rain
- Operator
- Pacific Airport Group (GAP)
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