Dense Fog Causes Delays at San Diego Airport

The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory, effective through 9 a.m. Saturday

Dense fog created problems for travelers Friday night when conditions caused delays at the San Diego International Airport.

According to airport operations officials, several flights experienced delays and cancellations at Lindbergh Field due to the fog. Officials said some airplanes were being brought into the airport via reverse approach over the ocean.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Diego has issued a dense fog advisory, which remains in effect from 8 p.m. Friday through 9 a.m. Saturday.

The NWS says higher coastal terrain and western edges of San Diego County valley are the area most impacted by the dense fog. In some parts of the county visibility could be one-quarter-mile or less.

This means driving could become difficult for motorists, especially on parts of Interstate 8, Interstate 15 and Interstate 805, according to the NWS. State Route 52 and State Route 78 may also experience fog.

Motorists should slow down, leave plenty of distance between themselves and the vehicle in front of them and use their low-beam headlights.

The dense fog is also impacting parts of Orange County in Southern California, Interstate 5 and Interstate 405.

The NWS says flight delays will be possible at coastal airports in Southern California early Saturday morning as well. Lindbergh Field travelers should check the airport website for updated flight information.
 

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