OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg is experiencing delays
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg is currently experiencing rotational delays. This is affecting operations for both international and domestic departures. Passengers are therefor urged to contact their respective airlines or agents for updated flight times.
According to Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), the state-owned provider of air traffic, navigation, training and associated services within South Africa, the delays are a result of unavailable Standard Instrument Departures and Standard Instrument Arrivals that serve operations for Runway 21. This means that generally such delays are experienced when the wind direction favours this particular Runway 21 especially during high peak periods, which was the case today (14 August 2024). The result of this requires ATNS to regulate the demand to ensure that available capacity is not exceeded and safety is prioritized at all times.
ATNS is working around the situation to ensure that delays can be minimised as best as possible to reduce the impact on the airlines and travelling passengers. Furthermore, ATNS is working hard to conclude the maintenance of the affected flight procedures to submit to the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) for validation and approval as soon as possible.
