Palembang Airport Delays 8 Flights over Low Visibility
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport in Palembang, Indonesia, delayed eight flights due to low visibility. Airport management is monitoring weather conditions to ensure passenger safety.
Why it matters
Flight disruptions impact regional travel and highlight the ongoing challenges of maintaining aviation safety during adverse weather conditions.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport in Palembang, South Sumatra, delayed eight flights on Saturday, October 3, as visibility dropped below minimum aviation safety standards.Ahmad Syaugi Shahab, general manager of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport, stated that the disrupted services comprised four arrivals and four departures after visibility plunged to 600 meters.The affected incoming flights included QG 980 from Jakarta, which was forced to return to base (RTB), alongside IU 933 from Yogyakarta, IU 924 from Jakarta, and GA 102 from Jakarta.Meanwhile, the four delayed outbound flights were QG 981, IU 964, IU 871, and GA 107, all…
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