The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) advises the public that landing and take-off operations at Butuan Airport were temporarily suspended on Sunday, August 9, 2026, 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-CebuPHILIPPINE AIRLINES
PR 2334: Butuan-Cebu
PR 2942: Butuan-Manila
PR 2939: Butuan-Manila
Affected passengers were provided with available options by their respective airlines, including rebooking, refund, or travel fund.
CAAP continues to closely monitor weather developments and airport operations in coordination with government agencies and airline operators, reiterating that the safety of passengers remain its top priority.
At Area 12 in Butuan Airport
Cebpac 5J786 was disabled at Rwy 12 at 7:38 am while taxiing for departure. Landing gear was stuck at the grassy portion when turning.
Passengers were assisted in disembarking at end of Rwy 12
Landing and takeoff suspended at 7:48 am