30 Sep 2019 | 09:56 AM UTC
New Zealand: Domestic flights temporarily suspended nationwide September 30
Domestic flights temporarily suspended nationwide following technical problem, September 30; lingering disruptions reported
Event
At approximately 13:30 (local time), on Monday, September 30, domestic flights were temporarily suspended across the country due to a radar issue at the country's main radar facility, at Airways' Andy Herd Building in Christchurch.
While air traffic operations have resumed nationally as of 14:30, lingering disruptions have been reported at Christchurch (CHC) and Auckland (AKL) international airports.
Advice
Individuals flying in New Zealand are advised to monitor the situation, confirm their flight status, and anticipate flight delays and cancelations.