New Zealand: Flight disruptions reported at Auckland Airport, Auckland, Jan. 27 due to runway closure

Event

Flight disruptions are ongoing at Auckland Airport (AKL) Jan. 27 due to a runway closure after a plane landing at the airport damaged several runway lights. Reports indicate that flight delays are ongoing due to the incident. Officials have cleared the runway and are assessing the damages. It is unclear when normal flight operations will resume.

Flight disruptions are likely in the coming hours. Lingering delays will probably continue after flights resume as airlines work to clear backlogs.

Advice

Confirm flight status at AKL as a precaution and make allowances for possible delays.

Resources

Auckland Airport