The Civil Aeronautics informed on July 16 that the airspace of Bogotá will have temporary closures in the coming days due to the commemoration of Colombia’s Independence Day. Therefore, two key dates were established.
According to the official statement, the development of the traditional air review will be led by the Colombian Aerospace Force, which will programmatically restrict the usual operation in the capital of the country during specific hours.
The temporary closures were set for Saturday, July 18 and Monday, July 20.
Schedules and dates of the scheduled restrictions
The aeronautical authorities established a detailed schedule to temporarily suspend air operations in the Colombian capital:
- Saturday, July 18: the airspace closure will be executed from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Monday, July 20: the restriction will apply in a longer time block, starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 1:15 p.m.
These restriction periods were planned and coordinated in advance between the government authority and the different air operators providing services at the Bogotá terminal.
Recommendations for passengers and airlines
Although the closures were coordinated in advance, the Civil Aeronautics recommended that travelers with flights scheduled for these dates maintain direct communication with their respective airlines.
The purpose of this preventive contact is to verify possible modifications, rescheduling, or adjustments in itineraries and “mitigate any impact on travel plans.”
On the other hand, the entity formally urged air transport companies to maintain timely and clear information channels with their users, so that efficient alternatives are offered to reduce service disruptions during the closure periods.
The air authority reminded the general public that during the hours when the airspace closure in Bogotá is in effect, the overflight of any type of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, is prohibited in the areas affected by the restriction.
July 20 Parade in Bogotá
“On July 20 in Bosa and Ciudad Bolívar, I invite you to attend to merge the people and military forces in a message to the stars, Ad Astra, the tricolor flag will be the greatest symbol of freedom and human knowledge,” wrote outgoing President Gustavo Petro.
Regarding the final route and road closures, the competent authorities will provide specific details in the coming days.
For decades, this event was held on traditional roads in Bogotá, such as Boyacá Avenue and the section between Primero de Mayo Avenue and José Celestino Mutis Avenue.
This content was rewritten with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on information from the Civil Aeronautics of Colombia, and was reviewed by a journalist.
