Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 Flights off due to haze KUCHING: The worsening haze has disrupted airport operations here, with at least six flights cancelled as the visibility level in the state capital dropped to 500m. One incoming flight from Kuala Lumpur was diverted to Sibu, and several other flights were retimed, according to the Kuching International Airport. Among the cancelled flights were those departing for Kuala Lumpur. The Meteorological Services Department said the visibility level here dropped to 500m at 2pm, down from 2km on Saturday. However, the Department of Environment’s (DOE) website showed that the Air Pollutant Index (API) had improved slightly to 94 at 11am yesterday compared to 96 at 5pm on Saturday. Sri Aman was the worst hit, with visibility dropping to 300m and the API jumping to 123 against 108 on Saturday evening. Visibility levels were better in Sibu (2km), Miri (3km) and Bintulu (4km). “The worsening haze is due to the hotspots in neighbouring Kalimantan as the south westerly wind is blowing from there towards Sarawak,†said a Meteorological Services Department spokesman. He said only some scattered rain was expected in the state capital in the next few days. In the peninsula, the air quality improved considerably with visibility returning to normal levels in most states following scattered rain over the last two days. According to the DOE website, the Klang Valley and Shah Alam were among the 34 locations that recorded good air quality. A Meteorological Services Department officer said more rain was expected in the middle of this month, which marks the start of the inter-monsoon season. Source : The Star Wow , the haze must be getting pretty bad there for em to cancel flights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 Now you know why I've not gone spotting with my toy <_ i almost couldnt find my work place this morning hahhahaah.. src="%7B___base_url___%7D/uploads/emoticons/default_rofl.gif" alt=":rofl:"> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 Is 500 meters RVR reason for cancelling flights ? KCH airport is category A/B ? Maybe the captain(s) can help me here ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 Now you know why I've not gone spotting with my toy <_ i almost couldnt find my work place this morning hahhahaah.. src="%7B___base_url___%7D/uploads/emoticons/default_rofl.gif" alt=":rofl:"> Awwwww....you should've called in sick! :rofl: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Teh 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 wow, never know the haze problem is so serious over there at KCH, better stay indoor all the time. Iggy, temporary put your darkside in the fridge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Lim 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 Very very bad <_ it was around then dropped to src="%7B___base_url___%7D/uploads/emoticons/default_ohmy.png" alt=":o"> ILS for guidance only... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 This forum here is such a rich source of education, I got my excuse ready already for future use : "Sorry ah boss, late for work today. Haze so bad outside how to find way to office" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 I flew down to Singapore last night and 2/3 of the way there the haze sets in with visibility at around 4km Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavin Andrew David 6 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 WBGG 021930Z 24002KT 1500 HZ FEW024 BKN300 24/22 Q1009 NOSIG Wow , take a look at the METAR . Visibility only 1500m ( Haze ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 Is 500 meters RVR reason for cancelling flights ? KCH airport is category A/B ? Maybe the captain(s) can help me here ? Most airport in Malaysia is Cat A. 800m of vis required for approach. No RVR value normally given. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azuddin 1 Report post Posted October 3, 2006 (edited) This is Malacca today at 10AM. The view from my room. I can't imagine if I'm actually in ATC tower with that kind of visibility. During clear day, Batu Berendam Airport clearly can be seen. not a clear sight, and the fume is bad. Even the sun is not bright today. Azuddin Edited October 3, 2006 by Azuddin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seng Lim 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2006 Haze has been part of Malaysian life for the past few years, the difference is only between 'light', 'medium' or 'Heavy'. Seems like it will be a never ending stories unless our good neighbour behaved themselve. This year so far has been much better compared to last year where last year the haze basically turn days into almost night in KL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
