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Updated Tuesday, February 2, 2010 9:52 am TWN, The China Post news staff

Foggy weather at Taoyuan airport affects 16 flights

TAOYUAN, Taiwan -- Due to foggy weather, the Taoyuan International Airport (TIA) implemented an air traffic control measure at 9 a.m. yesterday, resulting in 16 flights to Southeast Asia being delayed.

The control was called off at 11 a.m. after the fog was cleared.

Yesterday morning, the visibility of the runway had decreased to 600 feet due to the heavy fog. For the safety of the passengers, TIA enforced the air traffic control measure from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. When the visibility went back up to 900 feet at 11 a.m., the TIA called it off. The 16 affected flights were all delayed for 30 minutes or more.

Flights to Taipei were also affected by the fog. Eight direct flights from Shanghai were delayed this morning and almost 1,000 travelers had to stay at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Because of the unstable weather, TIA advises passengers to check with the airline companies before leaving for the airport.

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	16 flights are delayed at Taoyuan International Airport yesterday morning because of heavy fog. The visibility of the runway decreased to 600 feet. (CNA) Enlarge Photo


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