Songshan Airport Suspends Ground Operations Due to Thunderstorm
Due to a thunderstorm, the Civil Aeronautics Administration announced the suspension of ground operations at Songshan Airport starting at 5:43 PM on June 4, 2025. Some flights may be delayed, and passengers are advised to check for flight updates from their airlines.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Yu Xiaohan, Taipei, June 4) Due to a thunderstorm, the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) announced that Songshan Airport suspended ground operations starting at 5:43 PM today, reminding passengers and those picking them up to pay attention to flight change information.
The Central Weather Administration stated that due to the influence of southwest winds and active afternoon convective cloud systems, short-duration heavy rainfall is likely. Today, there is a chance of local heavy rain or extremely heavy rain in Nantou County, Hsinchu County's mountainous areas, and Kaohsiung City's mountainous areas. There is also a chance of local heavy rain from Taipei to Hsinchu, areas south of Yunlin County, and the mountainous areas of Miaoli, Taichung, and eastern Taiwan. The public is advised to be cautious of landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying areas.
The Ministry of Transportation's Civil Aeronautics Administration stated today that due to the thunderstorm, Songshan Airport suspended ground operations from 5:43 PM, which may cause delays for some flights. Passengers and those picking them up are reminded to pay attention to flight change information and contact their airline for flight-related questions.
The CAA stated that airports with flight connections to Songshan Airport will also be affected, leading to delays in flight departure or arrival times. It has instructed relevant airport stations to immediately inform passengers through bulletin boards, electronic displays, and broadcasts within the terminals, and to provide the latest flight information on their official websites for public inquiry. Passengers are encouraged to utilize these resources. (Editor: Xiao Bowen) 1150604
The Central Weather Administration stated that due to the influence of southwest winds and active afternoon convective cloud systems, short-duration heavy rainfall is likely. Today, there is a chance of local heavy rain or extremely heavy rain in Nantou County, Hsinchu County's mountainous areas, and Kaohsiung City's mountainous areas. There is also a chance of local heavy rain from Taipei to Hsinchu, areas south of Yunlin County, and the mountainous areas of Miaoli, Taichung, and eastern Taiwan. The public is advised to be cautious of landslides and falling rocks in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying areas.
The Ministry of Transportation's Civil Aeronautics Administration stated today that due to the thunderstorm, Songshan Airport suspended ground operations from 5:43 PM, which may cause delays for some flights. Passengers and those picking them up are reminded to pay attention to flight change information and contact their airline for flight-related questions.
The CAA stated that airports with flight connections to Songshan Airport will also be affected, leading to delays in flight departure or arrival times. It has instructed relevant airport stations to immediately inform passengers through bulletin boards, electronic displays, and broadcasts within the terminals, and to provide the latest flight information on their official websites for public inquiry. Passengers are encouraged to utilize these resources. (Editor: Xiao Bowen) 1150604