The Ministry of Civil Aviation held its first Fog Preparedness Meeting for the upcoming winter season, chaired by Civil Aviation Secretary Shri Samir Kumar Sinha, to review coordination among stakeholders for the fog season 2026-27. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the fog season is expected to run from 15 December 2026 to 15 February 2027.
The meeting focused on ensuring smooth airport operations and minimising passenger inconvenience during fog-related disruptions. Officials emphasised advance preparedness, timely communication, and effective coordination among stakeholders. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) was directed to ensure regulatory oversight, compliance with instructions, and effective passenger facilitation by airlines. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and airport operators were instructed to ensure the readiness of Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) and Runway Visual Range (RVR) systems.
Airlines were directed to ensure the availability of qualified crew and compliant aircraft for low visibility operations, plan realistic flight schedules, and provide timely updates to passengers regarding delays, cancellations, and revised departure times. The IMD was instructed to ensure reliable weather forecasts, while security and ground handling agencies were advised to maintain adequate staffing and support orderly passenger movement.
What it means
- The fog season is expected to run from 15 December 2026 to 15 February 2027.
- Airlines must ensure that passengers receive timely updates regarding delays, cancellations and revised departure times.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “Ministry of Civil Aviation holds first Fog Preparedness Meeting for the upcoming winter season; focus on minimising passenger inconvenience”. Read the original release.
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