Emergency exercise tests response at São Jorge Aerodrome

Simulation evaluated procedures and coordination among entities for aeronautical accident scenarios.

Generic image of an empty airport runway at dawn, with mist rolling in from the sea, conveying a sense of preparedness.
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Generic image of an empty airport runway at dawn, with mist rolling in from the sea, conveying a sense of preparedness.

The São Jorge Aerodrome was the stage for a Full-Scale Exercise, designed to test the response capacity of various entities involved in an aeronautical emergency situation.

The initiative, which integrated the Aerodrome's Emergency Plan, allowed for the evaluation of procedures, communications, and coordination mechanisms among the different stakeholders.
The Municipality of Velas was represented by Eng.º António Freitas, Municipal Civil Protection Coordinator, integrating the coordination and support mechanisms foreseen for aeronautical accident scenarios.
The main objectives of this action were to test and validate the Aerodrome's Emergency Plan, train emergency response teams, and strengthen the coordination among all entities responsible for emergency management, contributing to an increasingly effective response to potential real occurrences.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Velas (24/10/2026)