Airport Group: Heavy fog temporarily halts air traffic at Queen Alia International Airport

Arab Weather - The formation of heavy fog on Sunday morning caused a temporary halt to the movement of aircraft take-offs and landings at Queen Alia International Airport in the Jordanian capital, Amman, according to Zahia Al-Naasan, Marketing and Communications Director at the International Airport Group.

The Airport Group confirmed that flights were temporarily diverted to Amman Civil Airport in Marka and Al Hussein Airport in Aqaba, due to the decrease in horizontal visibility to less than 500 meters, in order to preserve the safety of flight operations and passengers.

The Airport Group called on travelers to follow airline updates to learn about the latest flight developments and air traffic resumption dates, noting that the suspension of flights began in the early morning hours and is temporary until the fog clears.

Arab Weather experts had previously predicted an increase in surface humidity levels in the areas of Zizia, the airport surroundings, and the desert road, leading to the formation of dense fog that would significantly reduce horizontal visibility.

The competent authorities continue to monitor the weather conditions to take the necessary measures as soon as conditions improve.

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