Batanes airports closed due to Typhoon Julian

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Batanes airports closed due to Typhoon Julian, reports the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

The typhoon has maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and up to 240 kph gustiness. Flight operations in Basco and Itbayat airports were suspended on Monday.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said Basco Airport was experiencing heavy rains. Facilities and equipment were secured but internet service was unavailable.

There are no scheduled commercial and general aviation flights in Tuguegarao Airport, and no damages were incurred, CAAP said.

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