Emirates EK261 A380 aircraft unable to land in São Paulo, forced to divert

Last updated: May 23, 2025 08:12

Category: Tracking

Author: Melanie Kraft

Airline: EmiratesTail:

Aircraft: Airbus A380-842

Data: A6-EVP EK EK261 GIG

An A380 flying from Dubai to São Paulo was forced to divert to Rio De Janeiro due to adverse weather.

The Emirates flight EK261 departed Dubai Thursday, May 22 2025 for a 15-hour flight to São Paulo, Brazil.

While on final approach to GRU Airport, the A380 aircraft, with registration A6-EVP, climbed back to 25,000 feet.

At this moment, the airport was experiencing a severe thunderstorm resulting to a visibility under 2km and ceiling at only 800 feet.

The Airbus A380-800 then diverted to GIG Airport few minutes later. The flight EK261 resumed from RIOgaleão International Airport to Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport in 40 minutes.

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ByMelanie Kraft

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