San Diego International Airport is currently facing significant delays with both outgoing and incoming flights. According to the airport’s flight status portal, approximately 75 departures and nearly all arrivals are experiencing delays, with a few departures being canceled as well.
Flight tracking website FlightAware reports that the average delay for departures is about an hour and 45 minutes. Arrival delays for airborne aircraft are around 39 minutes, while inbound flights to San Diego delayed at their departure airport are facing delays of about three hours.
The exact cause of these delays is not yet known, but FlightAware mentions that “low clouds” are a contributing factor to the congestion. FOX 5/KUSI has reached out to the airport for more information on the situation.
If you are planning to travel to or from the San Diego International Airport on Thursday afternoon or evening, it is recommended to check with your airline for the latest flight status before heading to the airport. You can also find updated flight statuses on the airport’s website.
This situation is still developing, so stay tuned for further updates on the matter. Make sure to plan accordingly and allow for extra time if you are traveling through the San Diego International Airport in the near future.
