Four Flights Diverted to Jaipur as Bad Weather Disrupts Delhi-NCR Air Traffic
Jaipur, October 15: Air traffic in Delhi-NCR was disrupted on Thursday due to bad weather and congestion at Delhi Airport, forcing four flights to divert to Jaipur. Three flights were diverted because of adverse weather conditions, while one was redirected due to air traffic congestion.
The diverted flights included domestic services as well as an international flight. All four aircraft landed safely at Jaipur Airport.
Among the passengers was Lok Sabha MP Swami Sakshi Maharaj, who was travelling on a Star Air flight from Nanded to Ghaziabad. As the aircraft could not land at its intended destination, it was diverted to Jaipur.
Star Air Flight Carrying MP Sakshi Maharaj Diverted
Star Air flight S5-187 was operating from Nanded to Ghaziabad when bad weather in the Delhi-NCR region prevented it from landing at its destination. The aircraft was subsequently diverted to Jaipur.
Lok Sabha MP Swami Sakshi Maharaj and several other passengers were on board. After landing at Jaipur Airport, the passengers were deboarded, and arrangements were being made to transport them to Ghaziabad by road.
The diversion disrupted the passengers’ travel plans, as they had to continue their journey by road instead of reaching Ghaziabad by air.
Air India Express Flight from Bhubaneswar Also Diverted
Air India Express flight IX-1060, travelling from Bhubaneswar to Delhi, was also diverted to Jaipur because of bad weather in Delhi-NCR.
Difficulties with landing at Delhi Airport led to the diversion. The aircraft landed safely at Jaipur Airport.
International Flight from Macau Diverted to Jaipur
Fly Pro Airlines flight FP-8652, operating from Macau to Delhi, was also diverted to Jaipur due to adverse weather conditions in Delhi.
The aircraft could not land at Delhi Airport and was redirected to Jaipur, where it landed safely. The diversion affected an international service in addition to the domestic flights.
Bhopal-Delhi Flight Diverted Due to Air Traffic Congestion
Air India flight AI-1886, operating from Bhopal to Delhi, was diverted to Jaipur because of air traffic congestion at Delhi Airport.
Unlike the other three flights, this aircraft was diverted due to congestion rather than bad weather.
In total, four flights were diverted to Jaipur on Thursday. Three diversions were linked to bad weather in Delhi-NCR, while the fourth resulted from congestion at Delhi Airport.
The disruptions affected passengers travelling to Delhi and Ghaziabad, with some having to make alternative arrangements to complete their journeys.
FAQs
1. Why were four flights diverted to Jaipur on October 15, 2026?
Three flights were diverted due to bad weather in Delhi-NCR, while one was diverted because of air traffic congestion at Delhi Airport.
2. Which flight was carrying MP Swami Sakshi Maharaj?
He was travelling on Star Air flight S5-187 from Nanded to Ghaziabad.
3. Which Star Air flight was diverted to Jaipur?
Star Air flight S5-187 was diverted because it could not land at Ghaziabad due to bad weather.
4. Which international flight was diverted to Jaipur?
Fly Pro Airlines flight FP-8652, travelling from Macau to Delhi, was diverted to Jaipur.
5. Why was the Bhopal-Delhi flight diverted?
Air India flight AI-1886 was diverted due to air traffic congestion at Delhi Airport, rather than bad weather.
6. Did the diverted flights land safely in Jaipur?
Yes. According to the report, all four flights landed safely at Jaipur Airport.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
