A break in a water pipe forced the temporary closure of Terminal 3 at the José Martí International Airport in Havana on the night of Monday, September 23, causing a sudden interruption of operations at the country's main air entry and exit point.
In a video shared by the account ALX492_ on the social media platform TikTok, the extent of the leak that flooded the immigration check area can be seen, forcing an urgent relocation of flights from several airlines, including Conviasa, Copa Airlines, and Neos, to Terminal 2.
According to an official statement on , the technical teams worked intensively to resolve the malfunction, managing to restore operations by 3:00 a.m. on Monday. "José Martí International Airport apologizes for the inconvenience caused and appreciates the understanding of its passengers," the institution stated. The extent of the damage was not detailed, nor was there any information on whether there were additional impacts in other areas of the terminal.
A key terminal under pressure
This incident adds to a series of structural and operational failures reported at Terminal 3 in recent months, highlighting its critical maintenance situation.
On September 3rd, an unexpected blackout left hundreds of passengers in the dark in the boarding area, causing complaints due to the lack of information.
On August 14, a viral video showed water leaks through the ceiling during a heavy rain, as travelers waited in line to board.
On September 10th, CiberCuba confirmed that the airport continued to operate using alternative means due to a shortage of spare parts and difficulties in maintaining essential systems such as air conditioning, lighting, and security scanners.
Terminal 3 is the busiest in Cuba, with a high volume of international flights. Therefore, any incident directly impacts thousands of passengers and the country's air logistics, especially amidst the fragile economic and infrastructure situation facing the sector.
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