Delhi Airport issued an advisory on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, stating that flights not compliant with Category III (CAT III) may be affected due to fog. Meanwhile, the authorities have advised passengers to contact their airline for the latest flight updates.
The airport said, “While landing and take-offs continue at Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected.”
Delhi Airport issues advisory.
Flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected and the passengers are requested to contact the airline for updated flight information: Delhi Airport pic.twitter.com/TsVXcZc6cl
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What Is CAT III?
Category III or CAT III ILS is a sophisticated navigation system designed to ensure safe flight landings during low visibility conditions. Dense fog is common during winters across North India.
Fog Reduces Visibility
A thin layer of fog blanketed parts of Delhi in the morning as the temperature dipped to 9°C with a possibility of dense fog, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The overall AQI in the national capital stood at 334 under the ‘very poor’ category at 6m today.
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