Tire Blows on Toncontín Runway, Spurring Push for Repairs

Originally reported June 4, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

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.

Read the original at TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

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