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Storm chaos in Palma: Why a thunderstorm disrupts the airport — and how we should plan smarter

Why thunderstorms can cause major delays at Palma Airport

Heavy rain, wind and poor visibility can quickly disrupt arrivals, departures and aircraft rotations at Palma Airport.

Published: April 22, 2026
Storm chaos in Palma: Why a thunderstorm disrupts the airport — and how we should plan smarter

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Why can a thunderstorm delay flights at Palma Airport so badly?

A thunderstorm can slow Palma Airport down because it often brings heavy rain, poor visibility and strong gusts of wind at the same time. On an island like Mallorca, that quickly affects landings, ground handling and aircraft rotations, so one late arrival can disrupt several later flights.

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