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Wind in Santa Cruz Returns to Affect Madeira Airport
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Wind in Santa Cruz Returns to Affect Madeira Airport

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 17:46

Madeira Airport was again affected this afternoon due to wind conditions in the region. An easyJet Europe flight bound for Madeira Airport was forced to return to Lisbon Airport, unable to complete the journey to its destination.

The situation is related to adverse weather conditions experienced on the island of Madeira, specifically strong winds in the Santa Cruz area. These conditions prevented the aircraft from landing on the Madeiran airport's runway.

The easyJet Europe flight, a European low-cost airline, was thus diverted back to the Portuguese capital, where it landed safely. No further details were provided about the number of passengers affected or any alternatives made available to travelers.

Why this matters

Readers in the region are affected by flight cancellations and diversions, which can cause disruptions to planned trips. This incident is part of a sequence of problems at Madeira Airport caused by strong wind, alerting travelers to possible changes to their flights.

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