US: Heavy fog causes flight disruptions at San Diego International Airport (SAN) as of the evening of Dec. 23

Event

Heavy fog has prompted flight disruptions at San Diego International Airport (SAN), California, the evening of Dec. 23. Officials have reportedly grounded all departing flights and diverted several arriving flights to nearby airports, including Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), and San Bernardino (SBD). It is unclear when normal operations will resume.

Flight delays and cancellations are likely to continue through at least early Dec. 24. Lingering disruptions are probable through Dec. 24 as airlines work to clear passenger backlogs.

Advice

Reconfirm flights in SAN through Dec. 24. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed.