This morning fog has once again affected flights at Auckland Airport for the second time in three weeks. On June 14 close to 100 flights were delayed or cancelled due to fog.
Today the airport is advising passengers to check its website for information on delays. e Why does fog cause such widespread problems for planes and why are some flights likely to face more disruption than others?
What happens when fog sets in?
The fog season for airports runs from April to September and special procedure's come in when visibility reduces to less than 2000 metres, or the cloud base is below 300ft, Fog is most challenging for aircraft taxiing, taking off, or landing.
How does special equipment work?