05.11.2026 20:51
The severe hurricane that affected Brazil caused major destruction at Chapecó Airport. Winds reaching 126 kilometers per hour shattered the terminal’s windows and tore the roofs off the hangars, while a passenger plane preparing for takeoff was stranded on the runway due to the storm. After the damage, flights at the airport were suspended indefinitely.
A hurricane that was effective in southern Brazil and reached a speed of 126 kilometers per hour caused major damage at the airport in the city of Chapeco. While the glass facade of the terminal was shattered, the roofs of the hangars were torn off. Due to the damage, all flight operations at the airport were suspended indefinitely.
The severe hurricane that was effective in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, left great destruction behind. The storm that hit the city of Chapeco turned especially Serafim Enoss Bertaso Airport into almost a battlefield. The wind reaching 126 kilometers per hour caused severe damage to the airport's terminal building and hangars.
THE GLASS FACADE OF THE TERMINAL WAS SHATTERED
With the impact of the hurricane, some parts of the glass facade of the airport terminal building were broken and shattered. While the severe wind also tore off and carried away the roofs of the hangars, large-scale damage occurred around the airport.
AIRCRAFT PREPARING FOR TAKEOFF WAS CAUGHT IN THE HURRICANE ON THE RUNWAY
The aircraft with flight number AD4274 belonging to Azul airline, which was at the airport during the hurricane, was caught in the severe storm while preparing for takeoff. As visibility decreased and the aircraft shook under the effect of the wind, the pilots canceled the takeoff. The crew contacted the control tower to take the aircraft back to the parking area while waiting for the weather conditions to improve.
FLIGHTS WERE SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY
Due to the severe damage at the airport, all flight operations were suspended indefinitely. Authorities called on passengers to contact the airline companies to learn the latest status of their flights.
DAMAGE IN AT LEAST 18 MUNICIPALITIES
The hurricane affected not only the airport but also many settlements in the state of Santa Catarina. Due to the storm, damage occurred in at least 18 municipalities in the state. In the images shared on social media, shattered roofs, bent metal structures, broken glass, and debris scattered around drew attention.