The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) advised the public that landing and takeoff operations at Butuan Airport were temporarily suspended on Sunday, August 9, due to a disabled aircraft on the runway.

The suspension resulted in the cancellation of the following flights:

Cebu Pacific

5J 786: Butuan–Manila

5J 794: Butuan–Manila

5J 792: Butuan–Manila

5J 788: Butuan–Manila

5J 790: Butuan–Manila

Cebgo

DG 6930: Butuan–Cebu

DG 6926: Butuan–Cebu

DG 6924: Butuan–Cebu

Philippine Airlines

PR 2334: Butuan–Cebu

PR 2942: Butuan–Manila

PR 2939: Butuan–Manila

CAAP said affected passengers were provided with available options by their respective airlines, including rebooking, refunds or travel funds.

The authority continues to monitor weather developments and airport operations in coordination with government agencies and airline operators, reiterating that passenger safety remains its top priority.