- Severe weather at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport has upended flight schedules, affecting arrivals and departures.
- Beyond the heavy storms and howling winds, poor visibility is forcing incoming planes to abort their landings and fly back where they came from.
- Airport manager Iakovos Ouranos confirmed the ongoing headaches, noting that authorities are keeping a close eye on the skies to see if any aircraft can safely thread the needle.
The storm hitting Crete is causing problems at Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis”, disrupting arriving and departing flights.
Thunderstorms, strong winds and poor visibility have created difficult operating conditions. Some flights scheduled to land in Heraklion have reportedly turned back because of the weather.
Heraklion Airport Director Iakovos Ouranos confirmed that the weather is affecting flight operations.
Airport authorities are continuously monitoring conditions over the airport to determine whether flights can operate safely in the coming hours.