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 have negatively affected flight operations. Many flights have had to divert landings or have been delayed or delayed.

According to information from the meteorological forecasting agency, this weather situation 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 operational plans and solutions.

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

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

The Civil Aviation Authority also requested the Airport 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 weather impacts.

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 facilities to closely coordinate with relevant meteorological facilities 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; and handle issues arising in aviation operations at the port in accordance with regulations and authority.

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