Diversions due to fog YSSY today

[Sarah C]

The fog is starting to lift - MH 747 just landed on 16R. A JQ A320 landed on 16L so it looks like the traffic will start.

[Andrew C]

I could see little of the airfield with the fog this Am, but it seems to be slowly clearing at the northern end now.

very spectacular site. Heavier than i have seen in a while.

[Lukas M]

Today is going to be one messed up day! I feel sorry for all the kids down at AVV, thats like 3/4 SYD flights going nowhere, and plus A BNE flight, its going to one packed terminal!

[Andrew C]

Looks like it is significantly clearing now, we can see the other side of the airfield.

[Sarah C]

Fog has almost completely cleared. Amazing what a difference it was compared to 20 mins to go

[Andrew C]

I am intrigued by the cancellation of UA 863. As the flight is 14 hours long, about, would UA know that far ahead of issues in Sydney and take this action.

Interesting any enlightenment??

[lloyd fox]

OK

BNE diversions

CA173,VS200,UA 839,QF 829,QF108,QF42,BA009,JO771,QF12,QF128,KE121,OZ601. .along with BNE normal 40+ INT arrivals today we will exceed 50+ .

[Marty H]

Originally Posted by Alex Lui

Yep. SQ221 should be landing right about now in Melbourne. Leaves at 7.45am for an arrival into Sydney a little after 9am. Good thing they have 4 flights today where most aircraft can be interchangeable.

CX111 is due into Sydney at 9.23am. It has diverted to Melbourne and arrives at about 7.10am.

EK412 is due into Sydney at 8.46am. It has diverted to Melbourne as well.

Now question... Does Melbourne have the gates to accommodate the influx of extra flights?

Alex.

Negetive MEL will be a major mess this morning now.

[Andrew P]

Originally Posted by Andrew P

my QF735 to ADE at 07.10 has not yet been cancelled, so should be away in 25 minutes

all QF flights to CBR cancelled, as well as some to BNE & MEL (must ensuing planes are leaving 100% full)

Banjo

no problema arrived ADL on time

while waiting to take-off at 715am Garuda & EK both landed thru the go

Banjo

[Daniel M]

MEL was an absolute mess this morning. From what I saw, we got Singapore A380, BAW 777, Air Tahiti A340, Etihad A340, Lan Chile A340, plus a heap more. About 5 planes were parked on the freight apron and on Sierra taxiway, with the international terminal full. Planes were going everywhere due to a heap of taxiway closures with the current terminal works. Most planes landed are were held on the taxiways for at least 20 minutes, some more. Lot of delays.