Budapest Airport: Severe thunderstorms could cause delays in air traffic – UPDATED: terminal, runway closed

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Budapest Airport would like to inform you that – based on the information provided by HungaroControl – the severe line of thunderstorms currently moving through Hungarian airspace may cause flight delays and even cancellations today and tomorrow (7-8 July).

To maintain the safety of air traffic, temporary airspace restrictions may be introduced, increasing the likelihood of delays as affected flights will be able to reach their destinations via detours. The measures may affect the traffic of Ferenc Liszt International Airport and the traffic flying over Hungarian airspace, Budapest Airport wrote in a post shared on Facebook one hour ago.

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HungaroControl and Budapest Airport are working closely together to ensure passenger safety, avoid disruptions and facilitate the smoothest possible flow of air traffic, minimizing flight delays. The two companies are kindly asking passengers to check the departure and arrival times of their flights before travelling.

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According to the Hungarian News Agency, Budapest Airport added that temporary airspace restrictions could be introduced and flights may need to make detours to reach their destinations. HungaroControl and Budapest Airport are asking passengers to check flight details before setting off.

  • UPDATE: Budapest Airport terminal, runway closed – read more HERE

Meanwhile, the storm sweeping through the country is causing significant damage to the rail track around Lake Balaton, rail operator Mávinform said. Stormy winds of 150-170 kmh tore off overhead power cables on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, while trees fell onto the railway track on the southern shore, and the overhead cables have been damaged too.

According to Időkép, the line of thunderstorms crossed the River Danube early afternoon:

And here is a video of the hurricane-force wind at Lake Balaton:

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