Snow and fog complicate aircraft landings in Istanbul

Snow and fog affecting Istanbul have negatively impacted visibility at Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Aircraft were forced to perform go-arounds before being able to land once weather conditions improved.

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Visibility at Sabiha Gökçen Airport dropped for a period due to adverse weather conditions. During that time, aircraft descending for landing were forced to perform go-arounds.

AIRCRAFT CIRCLED IN THE AIR FOR A WHILE

It was observed that aircraft circled in the skies over Istanbul for some time. Once weather conditions became suitable for landing, the aircraft landed without incident.