A lightning strike directly impacted taxiway ECO at Ciudad Guayana Airport, a paved internal road connecting the main runway to the hangars. The incident caused a temporary disruption to airport operations, though the extent of any damage or delays wasn’t immediately clear. Authorities are assessing the area to determine if any infrastructure was affected by the strike. Taxiway ECO is a critical component of the airport’s ground traffic flow, used for aircraft movement between the runway and maintenance facilities. The airport has not yet released a timeline for full resumption of normal activity. Further updates will be provided as the assessment is completed and any necessary repairs are undertaken. The event highlights the vulnerability of airport infrastructure to severe weather conditions.