Adverse weather disrupts flight operations at Ctg airport

Adverse weather conditions disrupted flight operations at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram today (29 April), leading to diversions and cancellations, airport officials said.

According to a press release, a cargo flight operated by Sichuan Airlines was diverted to Chattogram due to adverse weather en route. The Chengdu–Dhaka flight (CSC-9851) landed at 10:55am and later departed for Dhaka at 6:45pm after conditions improved.

A domestic flight of US-Bangla Airlines on the Dhaka–Chattogram route (BS-101) was also affected. The aircraft was initially diverted to Cox’s Bazar before landing in Chattogram at 6:55pm.

Meanwhile, a return flight on the Dhaka-Chattogram-Dhaka route operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG-615/616) was cancelled due to the inclement weather.