Delhi Airport Faces Major Disruptions as Dense Fog Grounds 79 Flights
Dense winter fog continued to grip the national capital, causing significant disruption at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday. According to airport officials, at least 79 flights were cancelled as visibility levels dropped sharply, affecting both domestic and international air travel.
In addition to the cancellations, more than 230 flights experienced delays during the morning hours. Data from flight tracking platform Flightradar24 showed that departing flights were delayed by an average of 49 minutes, leaving thousands of passengers waiting longer than expected.
An airport official confirmed that the cancelled flights included several international services, highlighting the widespread impact of the weather conditions. The Delhi airport operator stated that flight operations were being conducted under CAT III conditions, a system that allows aircraft to land in very low visibility. While arrivals and departures continued, delays and disruptions were unavoidable due to the dense fog.
Delhi International Airport Limited, which manages one of the busiest airports in the country with nearly 1,300 flights operating daily, expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers. The operator assured travelers that ground staff were actively coordinating with airlines and other stakeholders to provide assistance and necessary support across all terminals.
For passengers, the fog-induced chaos served as a reminder of how challenging winter travel can be in North India. Authorities have advised travelers to stay updated with their airlines and plan for potential delays as foggy conditions are expected to persist.
