The extreme weather affecting the coast of Puerto Plata forced the shutdown of the Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata. Rising waves were encroaching on the airport’s sole runway.
The airport reported that operations restarted by 6:30pm after several hours of suspension. Operations for Tuesday evening and Wednesday, 6-7 March 2018, would be back to normal after removal of debris. The airport reports some flights were sent to other airports.
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Aerodom
7 March 2018
