Smoke grounds flights: Palangka Raya airport hit by haze
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Haze has disrupted flights at Tjilik Riwut Airport in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan. The airport operator, Angkasa Pura Indonesia, reported that visibility dropped, forcing flight delays and cancellations.
Haze is smoke and dust suspended in the air, often caused by forest and land fires. It reduces how far pilots can see, making takeoff and landing unsafe.
The airport continues to monitor conditions. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight status before traveling.