DELHI- Dense fog reduced visibility across the capital and disrupted flight schedules through the morning. Delhi Airport (DEL) faced large-scale delays, cancellations, and diversions as low visibility persisted.
Airlines issued travel advisories and warned passengers of continued operational impact. Authorities and airport teams worked to stabilise schedules as conditions slowly improved.
Delhi Airport Cancels 60 Flights
Dense fog triggered widespread disruption across Delhi Airport and several airports in North India. The low visibility led to more than 60 cancellations, five diversions, and over 250 delays, according to officials. Airlines activated contingency plans and notified passengers about the likelihood of schedule changes.
IndiGo (6E) cancelled 36 flights from Delhi as poor visibility affected departures and arrivals. Air India (AI) cancelled 19 flights and noted that all carriers were operating under visibility constraints.
The airline stated that operations would resume normally once safety conditions improved. Air India Express (IX) and Akasa Air (QP) also issued advisories citing continued weather-related disruption.
Delhi Airport confirmed early in the day that operations were impacted but continued under fog protocols. It was later reported that visibility had improved around 13:03, allowing gradual recovery of schedules, though some flights were still affected.
Airport teams, along with ATC, assisted passengers and coordinated efforts across terminals. The Ministry of Civil Aviation issued a fog alert for North India and advised travellers to check flight status before leaving for the airport.
Impact on North India’s Aviation Network
The fog conditions extended beyond Delhi and affected several regional airports. Bhopal and Silchar reported cancellations of Delhi-bound services due to the same visibility issues. As India’s busiest airport with around 1300 daily movements, any disruption in Delhi caused a wider network effect.
Flights not equipped for CAT III operations experienced the most significant delays. CAT III is an advanced landing system that enables aircraft to operate safely during very low visibility.
The system plays a critical role during heavy fog events and determines which aircraft can depart or land when conditions deteriorate.
Passenger Advisory and Ongoing Monitoring
Authorities urged passengers to check airline websites, apps, or airport information before travelling. Ground teams continued to guide affected travellers and manage rebooking or adjustments.
Airlines maintained that flight safety remained the priority and operations would stabilise fully once visibility remained consistent.
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