Severe Weather Alert For National Airways System

Severe Weather Alert for National Airways System

Delays of up to 30 minutes are being predicted for air traffic along the east coast of Australia this afternoon.

Adverse weather conditions in south-eastern Australia are expected to cause some flow-on delays nationally.

A combination of unseasonably high temperatures, very strong winds, and reduced visibility due to dust and bushfire smoke are responsible for the delays.

Possible thunderstorms in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney will also contribute to a reduction in the number of aircraft able to arrive and depart at certain times.

To maintain safe operations Airservices air traffic controllers have adjusted the number of aircraft movements per hour to match the operating conditions.

Friday afternoon is the busiest time for the national airways system.

Passengers are advised to contact their airline for information about specific flights.

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Airservices Australia is a Government owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of air traffic across 11 per cent of the world's air space. Services include air traffic control, airspace management, aeronautical information, radar communications, radio navigation aids, aviation maintenance and engineering, environmental management and aviation rescue and firefighting.



SOURCE: Airservices