Dense fog diverts flights from OR Tambo to Lanseria as poor visibility causes delays

Dense mist blankets the apron at OR Tambo International Airport on Monday morning, with an aircraft tail barely visible through the haze.

Passengers expecting to touch down at OR Tambo International Airport ended up at Lanseria on Monday morning after dense mist made landing too risky.

Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) spokesperson Ofentse Dijoe confirmed the diversions to IOL.

Air traffic controllers reduced the airport to a single runway because of poor visibility, causing delays and diversions.

In a passenger notice, Acsa warned travellers to expect disruptions.