Torrential rainfalls on June 11, 2024, caused severe flooding at Palma de Mallorca Airport, leading to the suspension of flights and leaving passengers stranded. The airport staff were seen wading through knee-deep water as outside areas and the runway were inundated, with flights redirected to alternative airports.
On June 11, 2024, Palma de Mallorca Airport experienced severe flooding due to torrential rainfalls, leading to significant disruptions. The storm inundated the outside areas and runway, resulting in the temporary suspension of flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Notable impacts included water cascading from the terminal roof and footage showing airport staff wading through knee-deep water. The airport, Spain’s third-largest, recorded nearly 5 cm of rainfall per hour, peaking at 9 cm within an hour. Flights were redirected to alternative airports until operations resumed later as the rain subsided. Further rain was forecast for the following days.
