Smoke Near Riyadh Airport Causes Flight Disruptions
Flight tracking website FlightRadar24 classifies King Khalid International Airport among the highest levels of disruption after smoke detected near the airport
British broadcaster the BBC reported that smoke was detected near King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, accompanied by disruptions to air traffic at the airport.
According to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, the airport has been listed at the highest level of disruption on its index, a classification that indicates, as the website explained, that the airport is experiencing "significant disruptions including lengthy delays and the cancellation of several flights."
No additional details have been made available by Saudi official authorities regarding the cause of the smoke or the extent of potential damage. The airport authorities and concerned agencies have not issued an official statement clarifying the circumstances of the incident or how long the flight disruptions are expected to continue.
The BBC did not specify the number of affected flights or the expected duration of the air traffic disruptions at the airport.
Sources
- تصاعد الدخان قرب مطار الرياض واضطراب في حركة الطيران — BBC Arabic
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