Dozens of flights cancelled at Sydney airport as wild weather continues to batter NSW coast
Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Sydney airport with more expected as treacherous conditions continue to batter NSW’s coastline.
There were delays of more than an hour for many domestic and international flights departing from the airport, Sydney airport’s website reveals.
A Sydney Airport spokesman told Yahoo News Australia Terminal 2 has been worst hit, with about a dozen inbound flights and a dozen outbound flights cancelled.
He said there were delays of about 30 minutes currently.
The Bureau of Meteorology recorded a windspeed of 91km/h at the airport at 10am.
“The Bureau of Meteorology has issued weather warnings today in Sydney. Plan your journey to the airport and contact your airline for flight status,” the airport advised.
A severe weather warning across much of the south and mid coast remains in place for NSW.
Airlines also urged travellers to check the status of flights as strong winds, thunderstorms and even snow causes travel chaos across the state.
All major Australian airlines have been affected in some way, including Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar.
“Wild weather in Sydney today is expected to have an impact on flights,” Virgin Australia tweeted.
Wind conditions peaked in Ulladulla early this morning with speeds of 128km/h recorded in coastal town on the state’s south coast.
⛈ Wild weather in #Sydney today is expected to have an impact on flights. If you’re travelling, please keep an eye on the status of your flight here https://t.co/6NblPWkVvR Stay dry! ⛈
— Virgin Australia (@VirginAustralia) June 3, 2019
Delays expected due to poor weather @SydneyAirport, passengers are advised to check with their airline for details. pic.twitter.com/pe27MhNTUP
— AirservicesAustralia (@AirservicesNews) June 3, 2019
Weather warning for commuters
Sydneysiders were warned to travel safely on Tuesday, with passengers heading to the airport on the roads to take extra care.
Traffic and Highway Patrol Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy said conditions increased the risk of accidents on the roads.
“It hasn’t rained for some time so the roads will be covered in grime which will become slippery to drivers as well as bicyclists and pedestrians,” Assistant Commissioner Corboy said.
“It’s not just your life at risk – it’s the lives of the emergency service workers some of whom are volunteers. “
Assistant Commissioner Corboy stressed it was important to allow for more travel time during wet weather as traffic would be moving slower and your normal route could have changed unexpectedly.
“Wet days are recipe for rear-end collisions as people don’t leave enough room between their vehicle and the one in front,” he said.
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