Interruption in the communication system affected landings and takeoffs at the busiest terminal in Brazil this Tuesday
A failure in a system used by flight controllers paralyzed air operations at São Paulo International Airport, in Guarulhos, this Tuesday morning (June 2, 2026). The interruption affected landings and takeoffs at the terminal with the highest volume of operations in Brazil. The operation has now been reestablished.
the concessionaire that manages Guarulhos airport, reported that the stoppage was caused by an interruption in São Paulo Approach Control. , manager of Congonhas airport, clarified that the problem was related to air traffic control.
In a note sent to Poder360the (Brazilian Air Force), through Decea (Airspace Control Department), reported that there was a temporary interruption of air operations at aerodromes in the São Paulo region due to a “external operational technical problem”.
According to the FAB, the aircraft were sequenced in accordance with international flight safety protocols and the operational flow was maintained within the expected parameters. The agency also reported that activities have now been completely restored.
In April 2026, an air traffic control incident in the São Paulo region had already caused the temporary suspension of flights.
O Poder360 questioned GRU Airport about the interruption in São Paulo Approach Control and the impact on operations at Guarulhos International Airport, but did not receive a response until the publication of this report. This text will be updated as soon as any comments are received.
O Poder360 asked Aena about the operational impacts at Congonhas Airport due to the communication breakdown that temporarily affected landings and takeoffs in the São Paulo region, but did not receive a response until the publication of this report. This text will be updated as soon as any comments are received.
Here is the full FAB note:
“The Brazilian Air Force (FAB), through the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA), informs that, on the morning of this Tuesday (02/06), there was a temporary interruption of air operations, at the “airfields in the São Paulo region (SP).
“The provisional suspension was motivated by an external technical operational problem. It should also be noted that the aircraft were properly sequenced, strictly complying with all international flight safety requirements and maintaining the operational flow planned for the aerodromes. FAB emphasizes that activities have now been completely reestablished.”
