Puerto Vallarta airport announces gradual reopening following Hurricane Simon

Puerto Vallarta International Airport has announced a gradual reopening beginning today (Oct. 13), after suspending operations as Hurricane Simon brought heavy rain and strong winds to western Mexico.

In an update on X, the airport said improving weather conditions would allow all types of operations, including commercial flights, to resume in coordination with aviation authorities.

“The resumption of flights will depend on each airline. We recommend contacting them directly to confirm the status and schedule of your flight before heading to the airport,” the airport posted on X.

According to CBC, Simon remained a Category 2 hurricane offshore on Monday, with its outer bands bringing wind and rain to coastal communities near Puerto Vallarta. 

Businesses in the resort destination began reopening that day as rainfall eased.

Simon had maximum sustained winds of 155 km/h late Monday, according to CBC’s report, which cited the U.S. National Hurricane Center. 

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