Patna: Dense fog and low visibility disrupted air travel at Patna Airport on Wednesday, causing delays to several incoming flights and forcing two Hyderabad-bound services to be cancelled. Airport officials said a total of 14 arrivals were delayed throughout the day as visibility dipped during crucial morning and evening hours.
Flights Delayed or Cancelled at Patna Airport
| Flight No. | Route | Status | Delay / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| IX 1197 (Air India Express) | Delhi → Patna | Delayed | 17 minutes |
| 6E 5104 (IndiGo) | Delhi → Patna | Delayed | 33 minutes |
| AI 2523 (Air India) | Delhi → Patna | Delayed | 32 minutes |
| 6E 6379 (IndiGo) | Delhi → Patna | Delayed | 19 minutes |
| 6E 6643 (IndiGo) | Delhi → Patna | Delayed | 28 minutes |
| AI 1746 (Air India) | Delhi → Patna | Delayed | 19 minutes |
| 6E 6348 (IndiGo) | Kolkata → Patna | Delayed | 23 minutes |
| 6E 2524 (IndiGo) | Ghaziabad → Patna | Delayed | 20 minutes |
| 6E 921 (IndiGo) | Ahmedabad → Patna | Delayed | 16 minutes |
| 6E 6223 (IndiGo) | Hyderabad → Patna | Delayed | 20 minutes |
| 6E 2043 (IndiGo) | Mumbai → Patna | Delayed | 52 minutes |
| AI 2789 (Air India) | Mumbai → Patna | Delayed | 26 minutes |
| SG 336 (SpiceJet) | — → Patna | Delayed | 45 minutes |
| 6E 6277 (IndiGo) | Bengaluru → Patna | Delayed | 54 minutes (Longest delay) |
| SG 876 (SpiceJet) | Hyderabad → Patna | Cancelled | Flight cancelled |
| Hyderabad–Patna (Unnamed second service) | Hyderabad ↔ Patna | Cancelled | Both arrival & departure cancelled |
Airport officials said the delays stem from the seasonal fog that has begun affecting northern India, with visibility often falling below operational minimums at Patna’s short-runway airport. They advised passengers to check flight status regularly and expect continued disruptions through the winter weeks.
