Fog Forces Closure of Rio's Santos Dumont Airport

Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro was temporarily closed on Wednesday morning, June 4, 2025, due to heavy fog. The closure caused disruption to air travel, with at least three flights diverted to the city's larger Galeão International Airport. "A dense fog covered the Guanabara Bay area, parts of the South Zone, and the city center," reported a local news source. Passengers experienced delays and inconvenience, but airport authorities prioritized safety and reopened the airport as soon as visibility improved. The incident highlights the challenges posed by unpredictable weather conditions to air travel.