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Fog paralyzes Son Sant Joan: Why visibility disrupts the flight schedule — and what could help now

Why Fog Disrupts Flights at Palma Airport

Fog at Son Sant Joan lowers visibility, slows airport operations and often leads to changing flight times.

Published: April 22, 2026
Fog paralyzes Son Sant Joan: Why visibility disrupts the flight schedule — and what could help now

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Why does fog cause flight delays at Palma Airport?

Fog reduces visibility on the runway and taxiways, so aircraft movements have to be spaced out more carefully. That usually means fewer take-offs and landings per hour, slower ground handling, and changing departure and arrival times. At Mallorca’s Son Sant Joan airport, even a short foggy spell can quickly affect the whole schedule.

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