Flightradar24: ’Major problems’ at Riyadh airport, with flights cancelled, delayed
DUBAI, Sept 19 — Aircraft tracking website FlightRadar24 torday reported major issues at the Saudi capital&rs...
A large plume of black smoke was visible near Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on September 19. According to residents, flames and booms were heard in the area.
The airport experienced major disruptions, including cancellations and delays, as reported by FlightRadar24. The airport was listed under the site's maximum disruption index of 5.0, indicating "major problems with long delays and several cancelled flights".
Saudi civil defence sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger in Riyadh and the city of Al-Kharj, before issuing an all-clear in the morning, according to RTE News. The alerts were the first since fighting in neighbouring Yemen intensified this month.
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