Thick Fog Disrupts Holiday Travel at San Diego Airport

Flight delays and cancellations persist as dense fog impacts visibility and travel plans during peak holiday season.

San Diego International Airport is experiencing significant flight delays and cancellations due to dense coastal fog, with visibility dropping below a quarter mile at times.
As of Friday, nearly half of all departing flights were delayed, and dozens were canceled, according to flight-tracking data from FlightAware.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground delay on Friday morning, with some flights delayed up to 10 hours, and fog-related disruptions are expected to continue through the weekend.
Airport officials are urging travelers to check with their airlines before heading to the airport, as conditions remain unpredictable and visibility may only improve slightly in coming days.
The fog-related disruptions coincide with the holiday travel rush, with over 1.3 million passengers expected to pass through the airport between December 20 and January 1.