Royal Air Maroc Orly Airport Runway Closure 2026

The ADP Group operator is launching a major project on runway 4 of the Île-de-France hub. Pavement renovation, circulation route redesign, and marking modernization will drastically reduce the infrastructure’s capacity from August 10 to December 17, 2026. Among the carriers affected by this capacity reduction is Royal Air Maroc, which has a strong presence on the platform alongside other historic operators such as Air Algérie, Corsair, and various low-cost airlines.

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The consequences are expected to be severe for travelers and professionals. The National Federation of Aviation and its Professions warns of a complex reorganization creating operational risks, with nearly 3,000 connections affected during the period. According to Capital magazine, the public should expect reduced frequencies, numerous cancellations, or forced relocations to Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airport.

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To navigate this difficult period, Sébastien Justum, manager at Air France-KLM, warns that "extremely close coordination" will be essential among all air transport stakeholders. Affected customers will be contacted shortly by their airlines for assistance. It is strongly recommended to regularly monitor your flight status and anticipate potential logistical issues, particularly regarding parking reservations if your departure location changes.