Flights diverted, delayed as dense fog hits operations at Delhi airport
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New Delhi: Fifteen flights were diverted at Delhi International Airport early Saturday morning as low visibility caused by dense fog hampered operations for the second day in a row.
Many flights were delayed due to adverse conditions, and IndiGo, the country's largest airline, momentarily suspended arrivals and departures. An official stated that 15 flights were redirected at the airport between 12.15 a.m. and 1.30 a.m. owing to poor visibility.
"While landing and takeoffs continue at Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted," the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said in a post on X at 6.56 am.
CAT III facility allows aircraft to operate in low visibility conditions.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is operated by DIAL.
"#6ETravelAdvisory: Departures and arrivals at #DelhiAirport are currently on hold due to reduced visibility," IndiGo said in a post on X at 1.05 am on Saturday.
Air India said in an update on X at 1.16 am that poor visibility due to dense fog is impacting flight operations in Delhi and parts of northern India.
A thick blanket of fog had enveloped Delhi on Friday as well, delaying more than 400 flights.
With PTI inputs