Urumqi International Airport launched an emergency response to medium-area delays.Photo by Hu Zhijun
China News Service, Urumqi, November 16 (Reporter Wang Xiaojun) On the 16th, due to the freezing and foggy weather, flights at Urumqi International Airport were delayed and more than 3,400 passengers were stranded. Urumqi International Airport launched an emergency response to medium-scale delays and took measures to actively respond to the impact of severe weather.
At about 11:25 on November 16, freezing and foggy weather occurred at Urumqi International Airport. At about 11:40, the airport started low-visibility operation procedures and implemented Class III operations. At 13:30, the airport started an emergency response to the mid-area delay, and the local meteorological department forecasted that the weather would improve at 20:00.
The buildings of Urumqi International Airport were shrouded in freezing fog.Photo by Irshati Jiang
As of about 16:30, the runway visual range (RVR) was 275 meters/250 meters/325 meters from east to west. Up to now, Urumqi International Airport has 138 outbound flights scheduled for the whole day, 55 flights have been implemented, 18 flights have been delayed, and 18 flights have been cancelled; 4 flights, Turpan 15 flights, Kuqa 2 flights, Dunhuang 2 flights, Jiayuguan 1 flight), 4 return flights (Akesu 1 flight, Mianyang 1 flight, Chongqing 1 flight, and Kuche 1 flight), 19 flights were cancelled. 3472 passengers were stranded in the terminal.
More than 3,400 passengers were stranded at Urumqi Airport.Photo by Zhang Li
Urumqi International Airport Branch has taken measures to require companies to release delay information in a timely manner and adjust flight capacity. All security units have prepared personnel on duty, sufficient personnel, and leaders at all levels have entered the front line; the two districts have strengthened inspections, maintained the order of operations in the two districts, provided delayed meals, and calmed the emotions of passengers. Pay attention to weather information in real time, release flight dynamic information in time, do a good job of ground support sorting, and prepare for the restoration and reconstruction work after the weather improves.
The Ground Services Department of Urumqi International Airport Branch made every effort to ensure operations in foggy weather.Photo by Ma Xiaolong
The Ground Services Department of Urumqi International Airport Branch is doing its best to ensure operations in foggy weather. In order to protect each aircraft, the Ground Services Department clarifies the focus of work, implements safety responsibilities, and does a good job Fog weather affects the protection of aircraft and personal safety.
Turpan Airport went all out to guarantee alternate flights. On November 16, six flights from Zhengzhou, Hotan, Beijing and other places to Urumqi International Airport were carried out by several airlines including China Southern Airlines, Air China, and West Air. They were ready to drop to Turpan Airport.
Turpan Airport went all out to guarantee alternate flights.Photo by Yao Yalong
Upon receiving the information about the alternate landing, the various support units at Turpan Airport quickly arrived in place and carried out alternate landing preparations in accordance with the alternate landing support procedures. At about 12:30, the first flight CZ6830 from Tumushuk landed safely, marking the official start of the alternate flight guarantee work. Various departments cooperate closely, and the airport leaders will be in front of the command to coordinate the handling of emergencies and guarantee the process. Nervous and orderly, safe and efficient. During the period, the airport tower actively contacted the airline operations control department to confirm the follow-up plan for the alternate flight, pre-judged in advance, gave full play to the alternate landing function, effectively alleviated the operating pressure of Urumqi International Airport and reduced the operating cost of the airline. (over)
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