Aviation · Lanzarote · 12.11, 09:12
9 flights cancelled and 66 delayed at Lanzarote airport
Storm Charles caused significant air traffic disruptions at César Manrique airport on 11.11. Strong south-westerly winds hindered aircraft manoeuvres.
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Bad weather resulted in 9 cancelled flights. 66 other flights were delayed or diverted. Conditions were particularly difficult until 20:25. This forced the diversion of 10 flights to Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife Norte. Inter-island connections were the most affected.
Police are also investigating a crane accident in the Playa Honda industrial zone on 11.11. Wind was initially blamed for the incident. Preliminary findings suggest other causes. The crane fell on 4 vehicles. There were no casualties.
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