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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

Warning

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.