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The CEO of Palmerola International Airport stated that Honduras faces a contractual penalty of $800,000 per month if it fails to migrate all flights to Palmerola and fully close Toncontín, though Congress has recommended keeping Toncontín open for domestic flights only once Palmerola begins commercial operations.

A former Civil Aviation official says Honduras must repair runways, lighting, drainage, and other infrastructure at Toncontín International Airport to meet safety standards and maintain domestic and regional service.

Tourism Minister Andrés Ehrler said the government is considering reopening Toncontín Airport in Tegucigalpa for regional flights as part of a plan to improve air connectivity, pending resolution of contractual and urban-development issues.

Infrastructure Minister Aníbal Ehrler said Tegucigalpa's Toncontín Airport needs urgent repairs to operate safely and did not rule out a temporary closure while authorities work with the concessionaire and civil aviation authorities to address deteriorating runway conditions highlighted by recent aircraft incidents.

An aircraft's tire burst on May 29 at Tegucigalpa's Toncontín Airport due to deteriorated pavement, prompting aviation officials to call an emergency meeting to expedite comprehensive runway repairs and address safety risks across all aircraft types.