12 Oct 2023 | 03:19 PM UTC
South Africa: Flight disruptions occurring at Cape Town International Airport afternoon of Oct. 12
Ongoing flight disruptions affecting Cape Town International Airport, South Africa, afternoon of Oct. 12. Likely delays, diversions.
Event
Officials have warned of ongoing air traffic delays and flight diversions affecting Cape Town International Airport (CPT) on the afternoon of Oct. 12. Officials have warned that this is due to emergency services cleaning a spillage on the main runway.
Flight disruptions are ongoing and could continue over the coming hours. Delays are also possible in other South African airports as they manage additional air traffic; they will likely continue once the issue is resolved as carriers work to clear passenger and flight backlogs.
Advice
Confirm flights to and from CPT through late Oct. 12 as a precaution. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed.
