New Delhi, Dec 19 (UNI) At least 152 flights got cancelled on Friday at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International airport due to dense fog that affected visibility.
Out of the 152 cancellations, 73 were from arrivals, and 79 from the deaprtures, while four of them were international flights, (two arrivals and two departures respectively.)
The national capital witnessed dense fog since late last night, which significantly affected visibility.
Flight operations had to be conducted under CAT III procedures since 9:00 pm yesterday to ensure safety amid the low-visibility conditions.
The fog condition affected flight schedules, with airport authorities confirming that operations continue under CAT III conditions.
Notably, CAT III refers to a category of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) that enables aircraft to land in very low visibility conditions, and in some cases CAT III enables nearly zero-visibility landings.
However, this requires advanced aircraft equipment, along with special training for the pilots.
Amid dense fog affecting flight schedules, airport authorities said operations are currently being conducted under CAT III conditions.
“Dense fog is impacting flight schedules, and operations are currently under CAT III conditions. Our ground teams are working in close coordination with all stakeholders to assist passengers and provide necessary support across all terminals. For real-time flight updates, passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines. We regret the inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding,” an official statement said.
Meanwhile, IndiGo issued a travel advisory highlighting that early-morning fog in Delhi and several parts of northern India is disrupting flight operations. In a post on X, the airline said reduced visibility is affecting flight movements, a seasonal occurrence during winter.
The post read, “Early-morning fog in Delhi and across parts of northern India is reducing visibility and disrupting flight operations. We seek your understanding, as this is a seasonal occurrence, and flight movements are being managed accordingly to ensure safe and orderly operations. Customers travelling in the early hours may experience delays or revised timings. We recommend checking the latest flight status prior to leaving for the airport.”
Reports have also come in with regard to dense fog from several parts of north India, affecting both the arriving and departing flights.
It is noteworthy that throughout the week, the fog condition during the early hours in the national capital had an impact on the flight operations.
Dense fog: At least 152 flights cancelled in Delhi
