Aircraft accident drill at Los Cabos International Airport Wednesday at 4 p.m.

Los Cabos International Airport will host a full-scale emergency drill on Wednesday, October 28, at 4:00 p.m. The exercise will simulate an accident with fire involving two aircraft on the ground, on a taxiway inside the aircraft movement area.

According to the Los Cabos town council, about 120 people will take part, including airport staff from operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, the Red Cross, the municipal fire department, medical services and the Municipal Civil Protection and Risk Management Directorate.

The goal, the agency said, is to test emergency response protocols and strengthen coordination between institutions.

What to expect if you're flying or live nearby

You may see smoke, emergency vehicles with sirens and unusual staff activity near the runways. This is a scheduled, controlled exercise, so Civil Protection asks people to stay calm, follow instructions from authorized staff and avoid spreading alarming information on social media.

If you have a flight that afternoon, arrive early and check your flight status directly with your airline, which will announce any operational changes. The municipal notice does not mention any terminal closure.

Why it matters

Drills like this are part of readiness requirements for international airports and measure real response times. Los Cabos is one of the state's main gateways for tourists, making coordination between the airport and municipal emergency services essential.

The drill coincides with a 72-hour rain and thunderstorm alert issued by Los Cabos Civil Protection, so weather could affect how it unfolds.