Jeju Strong Winds and Rain Clouds Cause Cancellation of 8 Flights and Delay of 42 Flights

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Strong winds and rain clouds are affecting flight operations to and from Jeju International Airport in the Jeju region.

According to the Korea Airports Corporation Jeju Regional Headquarters on the 28th, Jin Air flight LJ432, which was scheduled to depart from Wonju and arrive in Jeju at 10:35 a.m., was canceled, and as of 3 p.m., 8 flights (4 arrivals, 4 departures) have been canceled. Additionally, 42 flights (31 arrivals, 11 departures) were delayed due to late connections.

A strong wind advisory is currently in effect across Jeju Island, with a sudden wind warning and strong wind warning issued for Jeju Airport.

A total of 489 flights were scheduled to operate on this day.

A wind wave advisory has been issued for all seas around Jeju Island and the western offshore waters of the southern sea, and as of 3 p.m., only 11 out of 16 passenger ships on 8 out of 10 routes originating from Jeju are operating.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that winds would blow very strongly at speeds of 10 to 16 meters per second in Jeju until the morning of the 29th. The maximum instantaneous wind speed is expected to exceed 21 meters per second. As of 3 p.m., the maximum instantaneous wind speeds (in meters per second) at various locations were: Jeju Airport 21.9 m/s, Jeju 19.1 m/s, Gujwa 18.4 m/s, and Oedo 18.1 m/s.

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