Mumbai Airport Disruption: 8 Flights Carrying 1,255 Passengers Diverted to Surat Amid Strong Winds
Strong winds and adverse weather conditions disrupted flight operations at Mumbai Airport on Tuesday evening, forcing eight Mumbai-bound flights carrying a total of 1,255 passengers to divert to Surat Airport. Surat Airport functioned as an alternate facility to accommodate the diverted aircraft and passengers safely.
Strong winds disrupted flight operations at Mumbai Airport on Tuesday evening, September 29, forcing eight Mumbai-bound flights carrying a total of 1,255 passengers to divert to Surat Airport. All the aircraft landed safely in Surat, which was used as an alternate airport while weather conditions affected operations in Mumbai.
Eight Flights Diverted to Surat
The first diverted flight was IndiGo’s 6E-2017, operating from Tiruchirappalli to Mumbai, which landed in Surat at around 6:50 pm with 182 passengers. It was followed by IndiGo flight 6E-864 from Delhi, carrying 122 passengers. Air India (Vistara) flight AI-2941 from Delhi arrived at about 7:02 pm with 186 passengers. Mumbai Airport Closure on May 7: Flight Operations Suspended for 6 Hours as Both CSMIA Runways Undergo Pre-Monsoon Maintenance.
IndiGo’s 6E-5104 from Chennai, Air India (Vistara) AI-2746 from Goa and IndiGo 6E-5255 from Bengaluru were among the other flights diverted to Surat. Air India flight AI-640 from Chennai and IndiGo flight 6E-5312 from Bhopal were also diverted, bringing the total to eight aircraft.
Surat Airport Used as Alternate Facility
Surat Airport accommodated the diverted aircraft and passengers during the disruption. Airport Director Anand Narayan Sharma confirmed the diversions to India Today. The aircraft are expected to continue to Mumbai once weather conditions improve and normal flight operations resume there. Arrangements will also be made for passengers to continue their onward journeys. No Permission Granted for Structure Near Mumbai Airport T2, MMRDA Directs MIAL to Take Action: BJP's Kirit Somaiya.
Weather Conditions Affect Mumbai Operations
The disruption was linked to strong winds and adverse weather conditions around Mumbai Airport. The India Meteorological Department’s September 29 warning system also included a category for strong surface winds and other weather hazards, underscoring the need for caution during unstable conditions.
The incident highlights the role of nearby airports such as Surat in handling diverted flights when weather temporarily affects operations at Mumbai. Further movement of the eight aircraft will depend on the restoration of normal operations at Mumbai Airport.
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