Over 1,300 metres of visibility is needed for a safe landing or takeoff, According to a weather authority, Ranchi had visibility of between 50 and 500 metres on Thursday until 2:00 pm. “The arrival and departure of fourteen flights until two pm have been cancelled today due to bad weather,” Ranch Airport Director RR Mourya told PTI.
He said that the remaining flights might also be cancelled due to dense fog even in the afternoon.
Currently, altogether 44 flights land and depart from the Birsa Munda Airport.
Many passengers are stranded at the airport due to cancellation of the flights.
“It is the responsibility of the flight operators how they deal with the travellers’ problems,” another airport official said.