The arrival of atypical and quite heavy rains have caused a new collapse at the CDMX Benito Juarez International Airport (AICM). If you are going to fly soon or know someone who is about to take a trip, we tell you how you can check the flight status at the AICM.
The first thing you should know is that since 02:13 hours, landing and takeoff operations have been suspended due to the accumulation of water on the runways. Runway 5 Left – 23 Right reopened around 06:00 hours, but runway 5 Right – 23 Left is still closed and is expected to reopen in the next few hours.
The impact has been severe: 16 flights diverted, 3 cancelled and more than 120 delayed, affecting some 19,500 passengers. Airport authorities are working with specialized teams to restore operations as soon as possible, in coordination with the Ministry of the Navy, the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation, the National Water Commission and the Federal Civil Aviation Agency.
With forecasts predicting rain in the capital for the next few days, the airport asked travelers to check the status of their AICM flight before arriving at the terminal. This consultation is essential to avoid mishaps, especially due to cancellations and delays that could occur again.
How to check AICM flight status step by step
To check AICM flight status in real time, airlines have provided easy-to-use online tools:
- Aeromexico: enter the official portal and select the “Flight Status” section. Enter your flight number or origin, destination and departure date.
- Volaris: access the “Flight Status” page on their website, where you can search by flight number or route.
- Viva Aerobus: access the “Flight Status” section on their website, with the option to search by route or flight number.
In all cases, it is recommended to check the information before leaving home and, if possible, activate the airline’s notifications to receive real-time updates.
On social networks, Aeromexico, Volaris and Viva Aerobus have warned that thunderstorms could continue to affect operations. They recommend arriving early and confirming AICM flight status before leaving home.
The airport insists: the best way to avoid surprises is to check the AICM flight status on official airport and airline channels before departing.