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Dense Fog Forces Cancellation of 66 Flights at Delhi Airport on Friday

DGCA’s winter fog rules require CAT-IIIB aircraft with pilots trained for low-visibility operations.

Overview

  • Airlines scrubbed 32 arrivals and 34 departures after runway visibility fell below safe limits for standard landings, according to PTI.
  • Very dense fog blanketed the city in the morning, with the IMD reporting temperatures around 11°C and forecasting improvement from Saturday.
  • India’s aviation regulator designates December 10 to February 10 as the official fog window each winter.
  • Under those rules, carriers must roster crews certified for low-visibility procedures and operate CAT-IIIB-compliant aircraft.
  • CPCB logged an overall AQI of 348 in the ‘very poor’ range around 8 am, and ANI visuals showed severely reduced visibility across multiple Delhi locations.