Wind related delays affecting SYD

[Melburnian1]

I am not a meteorologist so I will leave that to the experts, but many aircraft are in lengthy holding patterns adjacent to SYD this morning at 1040 and lots of departures must have been delayed. Flights recommenced landing at about 1044. QF416 from MEL to SYD for example took off at 0853, 23 minutes after its scheduled 0830 departure, but will not be at its SYD gate until at least 1050, 55 minutes late.

It may be due to a 'downwind' at the airport although ATC is now discussing 'headwind.'

This will result in many noon and early afternoon delays although as always it depends on the rotations for each aircraft as some may not visit SYD at all today; others will be in and out of SYD three or four times a day. The 1000 timeframe is also quite busy for international flight departures.

 

[Travelqueen]

I was on the 745 Mel to Syd this morning, and we didn't land till about 945. We had one go around, as when we got close to the ground, the cloud was so thick, it was a total whiteout. The captain announced it was too "uncomfortable" for his liking.

Im now waiting for my connection, but many flights are delayed or cancelled, as Sydney airport was closed for a while.

Looks like some some flights have been diverted to Canberra and Newcastle.

The weather looks like it is starting to clear......a little bit!!

TQ

 

[Hvr]

Am currently in the AKL lounge awaiting my flight to MEL this evening and they are mentioning delays to inbound flights due to weather at SYD. Hopefully no affect on my flight.

 

[Denali]

About 3 of my staff were diverted to Canberra.

4 of my staff on Sunday were left delayed as someone decided to argue with a FA prior to take off and had to be removed by police so its been a weird few days on the Melb>Syd route.