A tornado with winds of up to 126 km/h struck Chapecó Airport on November 4, 2026, causing significant damage to hangars, the terminal, and surrounding areas. The storm left aircraft surrounded by debris and shattered glass panels across the terminal.

As a result, all flight operations at the airport were suspended. Technical teams are inspecting the airport's infrastructure to determine if it can safely resume operations. No confirmed reopening date has been announced yet.

The airport serves Chapecó and the surrounding regions of Santa Catarina, providing air connectivity for passengers from western Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul. Its closure has disrupted an important transport link for the area.

Authorities are using drones to assess the extent of the damage and are planning to inspect runways, taxiways, and other critical infrastructure before resuming normal operations.