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[^2]\n\nThe airport was closed after severe damage to its runways, control tower, and passenger buildings during the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes of June 24, which left more than 6,500 dead. [^3]\n\nVenezuela's Simon Bolivar International Airport partially resumed commercial operations on Tuesday, nearly 10 weeks after two devastating earthquakes struck the country. [^4]\n\nVenezuela's Transport Minister Francisco Garcés stated in an interview with Unión Radio that partial operations at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía could begin towards the end of the first half of 2027. [^5]\n\nFor the first day of operations, authorities scheduled four international arrival flights, four international departure flights, seven domestic departures, and seven domestic arrivals. [^6]\n\nOfficials project that operational capacity will advance gradually, aiming to recover to 40% in approximately two months and 60% between late 2026 and early 2027. [^7]\n\nTransport Minister Francisco Garcés confirmed the restart of activities at the airport, stating that several flights had already departed following the work completed at the facilities. [^8]\n\nOfficial expectations state that the airport's operational level will increase to 60% by the end of the year. [^9]\n\nThe current volume of over 20 flights represents approximately 25% of the airport's activity levels that existed before the earthquakes on June 24, 2026. [^10]\n\nThe temporary structure, approximately 10,000 square meters in size, has the capacity to handle 2,168 passengers per day and includes check-in counters, air-conditioned waiting areas, free Wi-Fi, medical services, and restrooms. [^11]\n\nTransportation Minister Francisco Garcés told the press that they hope to recover 25% of the operations they had before the earthquake with this initial phase. 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