48 flights delayed in Bengaluru due to low visibility at Kempegowda International Airport

This is despite both north and south runways of the KIA being equipped with CAT III-B system; four flights to Delhi cancelled owing to extreme weather conditions in the national capital

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport.

Credit: DH File Photo

Bengaluru: A total of 48 flights were delayed at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) due to low visibility caused by dense fog on Monday morning.

The delays mainly took place between 4:14 am and 10:30 am. Of the 48, two were international flights, and the rest were domestic.

The airport has seen similar flight delays since early November. 

Both the north and south runways of the KIA are equipped with CAT III-B system, which is designed to provide support during low-visibility conditions. It provides accurate lateral and vertical guidance to pilots, ensuring a safe and aligned touchdown.

Despite this, flight operations at the airport remain impacted due to low visibility during the winter months, especially during the early morning hours.

Additionally, four flights to Delhi have also been cancelled. The cancellations have been attributed to extreme weather conditions in Delhi and consequent flight rotation.