According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, over the past two days, at airports in the northern region, fog, low clouds, and reduced visibility below standard have negatively affected flight operations. Many flights have had to divert or be delayed.

According to information from the meteorological forecasting agency, this weather pattern may continue until February 8 (the 29th day of Tet) from night to early morning.

To proactively prevent, limit and minimize negative impacts caused by weather developments, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam requires airlines to proactively monitor weather developments, closely coordinate with airports, Air Traffic Management Centers, regional air traffic management companies and aviation service providers at the ports to have appropriate plans and operational plans.

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Dense fog on the morning of February 2 prevented hundreds of flights to Noi Bai from taking off and landing.

At the same time, timely notification and passenger service plan in case of change in transportation plan.

The Civil Aviation Authority also requested the Airports Corporation and airports affected by the weather to increase the deployment of service and operation forces at the ports, as well as promptly release aircraft, and coordinate with airlines to deploy handling plans in case operations are affected by the impacts of the weather.

Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation is required to direct units to coordinate with relevant meteorological facilities to promptly deploy CDM (coordinated decision making), monitor and operate flight operations in accordance with weather developments.

Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation is responsible for directing the Northern Regional Airport Meteorological Center, the Air Traffic Flow Management Center and air traffic units to closely coordinate with relevant meteorological units to promptly deploy CDM, monitor and operate flight operations in accordance with weather developments.

At the same time, coordinate and support airlines and airports in operations, ensure safety and minimize negative impacts caused by weather.

Airport authorities need to monitor, supervise and manage the operations of airlines, units and organizations providing services at airports to ensure security and safety; handle in accordance with regulations and authority any issues arising in aviation operations at the port.

Earlier, in the early morning of February 2, due to thick fog, Noi Bai airport could not receive aircraft, causing 103 flights to be affected, delayed departure or having to change landing direction and delay time.