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Dense Fog at Bengaluru Airport Triggers At Least 48 Delays and Two Diversions

Airport officials say low visibility from early fog should ease by afternoon.

Overview

  • Flight operations were disrupted from about 5:30 am after overnight drizzle and low clouds reduced visibility around Kempegowda International Airport.
  • By 10 am, airport readings showed visibility near 1,500 metres with a temperature of 20°C, 73% humidity and winds around 14 knots.
  • The India Meteorological Department issued no severe weather warning, and such morning fog is a routine winter challenge for Bengaluru flights.
  • Two flights were diverted due to poor visibility, including services rerouted to Chennai and Kochi as operators adjusted to conditions.
  • Today’s delays follow earlier-week disruptions from volcanic ash drifting into Indian airspace and coincide with temporary airspace limits near Thiruvananthapuram from November 27 to December 3 for a Navy event.