Weather-related closure at Baghdad International Airport
Baghdad – INA
The Ministry of Transportation announced today, Thursday, the temporary closure of Baghdad Airport due to bad weather conditions, due to the dust storm that hit the capital.
Ministry spokesman Maitham Al-Safi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that "Baghdad International Airport was temporarily closed (for an hour) due to bad weather conditions, to departing and landing aircraft."
He added that "Iraqi airspace is open and flights are proceeding smoothly and normally, but Baghdad Airport has been closed to departing and landing aircraft, with flights set to resume as soon as the weather improves."
Baghdad was hit by a dust storm on Thursday evening, causing reduced visibility.
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