Bordeaux Airport (BOD)

Wildfires in the Gironde region continue to disrupt operations at Bordeaux Airport

Share

The major wildfires affecting the Gironde region continue to impact Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport. While the airport is now open after a temporary closure earlier this week, air traffic remains disrupted and several flights may still be delayed.

The flames, fanned by the heat and wind, have led to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in the Bordeaux area. Authorities are continuing their efforts to protect populated areas and strategic infrastructure, while several thousand firefighters are mobilized.

The airport advises passengers to regularly check their airline’s information before departure. Difficulties accessing the airport, particularly due to the suspension of some public transport services, also suggest that travelers allow extra time to reach the airport.

This post was published on 26 July 2026 21:37

André Orban

M. Sc. Engineering

Published by
André Orban

Recent Posts

Airbus forecasts 46% growth in global freighter fleet by 2045

Airbus expects the worldwide dedicated freighter fleet to grow from 2,360 aircraft in 2026 to…

24 October 2026

American posts record revenue but fuel costs drive third-quarter loss

American Airlines reported record third-quarter revenue of US$16.3 billion, up 19.3% year-on-year, but higher fuel…

24 October 2026

Storm Austen forces flight cancellations and diversions across Western Europe

Storm Austen disrupted air travel across Western Europe on Friday, 23 October, forcing cancellations in…

24 October 2026

Romanian airline Dan Air files for insolvency amid €10 million environmental debt

Romanian carrier seeks protection from creditors as total liabilities reach €25.4 million; flight operations face…

23 October 2026

Jetstar bans passenger after he inflates life jacket during safety demonstration

Jetstar and Qantas have banned an Australian social media personality from flying with their airlines…

23 October 2026

Flemish Government suspends new Brussels Airport flight plan over noise concerns

The Flemish Government has invoked a conflict of interest against the proposed changes to flight…

23 October 2026