Flights diverted, delayed due to poor visibility at Delhi airport

Three international and one domestic flights have been diverted so far while arrivals have not been stopped, an official said

Delhi airport
The Delhi airport, which recorded 21 per cent year-on-year growth, bagged the first position ahead of Incheon (South Korea) and Kunming (China), among airports handling 40-million-plus passengers a year. Photo: www.newdelhiairport.in
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 25 2018 | 10:19 AM IST

Low visibility conditions on Tuesday disrupted flight operations at the Delhi airport and departures were put on hold for two hours, an official said.

Three international and one domestic flights have been diverted so far while arrivals have not been stopped, the official added.

The minimum visibility required for take off is 125 metres.

According to the official, since the Low Visibility Take Off (LVTO) requirement is not being fulfilled, departure of flights were on hold for two hours from around 0715 hours.

Departure of flights resumed at 0916 hours.

The Indira Gandhi International Airport is the busiest in the country and on an average sees more than 70 flight movements per hour. This includes both arrivals and departures.

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First Published: Dec 25 2018 | 9:55 AM IST

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