Watch above: Wind and rain is wreaking havoc around the Capital Region, including at the Edmonton International Airport, where dozens of flights have been cancelled or diverted. Fletcher Kent reports.
EDMONTON – Officials with the Edmonton International Airport say they are working to get back on schedule after approximately 48 flights were cancelled or diverted due to high wind conditions Friday.
Shortly before 5:30 p.m., EIA said the high wind weather event was subsiding. However, flight delays may continue as the airport works towards normal operations.
Earlier in the day, Heather Hamilton, a communications officer with EIA, said there were wind gusts of up to 95 km/h Friday.
In addition to the 48 flights that were cancelled or diverted, many flights experienced delays.
Jody Moseley, director of communications for the Calgary Airport Authority said 11 flights were diverted to Calgary. Passengers are being bused from Calgary to Edmonton.
People on other flights scheduled to leave from Edmonton are being transported to Calgary by bus to catch their flights there.
The airport is operating under high wind conditions which continued for most of the day.
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The EIA is still operating and the runway is open. Some flights continue to arrive and depart.
“The decision to divert or cancel flights is guided by airline policy, and at the discretion of the pilot in the interest of passenger safety,” said EIA in a statement.
Passengers whose flights have been cancelled should contact their airlines for rebooking.
Travellers are asked to check the EIA’s website for flight information before leaving for the airport.
Passengers scheduled – or rebooked – for flights Friday night and Saturday are being asked to arrive at least two hours before their scheduled flights.
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