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Baton Rouge runway shut down at airport after small plane lands with gear issues

1 hour 51 minutes 57 seconds ago Wednesday, June 24 2026 Jun 24, 2026 June 24, 2026 2:13 PM June 24, 2026 in News
By: WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The runway at the Baton Rouge airport was shut down after an airplane with landing gear issues came in.

Officials describe the plane as a small, general aviation aircraft.  

No injuries were reported, and efforts are focused on assessing the situation.

The runway was closed from 1:45 p.m. until 3:45 p.m., with no planes taking off or landing at this time.

According to the airport's website, so far one incoming flight from Atlanta has been diverted, and another flight from Atlanta and Houston have been delayed.

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