Pakistan Air Traffic Control averts major disaster
Pakistan’s air traffic control successfully
prevented a potential mid-air crisis by stopping around 30 passenger aircraft
from entering Iran’s conflict-hit airspace after severe weather forced them off
course.
According to aviation sources, worsening weather
conditions disrupted flight paths, pushing several aircraft dangerously close
to the Iranian border, where airspace remains restricted due to ongoing
conflict.
Air traffic controllers in the Karachi Flight Information Region acted swiftly, guiding multiple international flights and ensuring they stayed clear of the hazardous zone.
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Most of the affected aircraft were operating
along the western route from Kalat to Panjgur and Gwadar, where extreme weather
severely impacted navigation.
Pilots reported difficulty in following assigned
routes due to adverse conditions, with many flights converging near Panjgur,
increasing the risk.
Officials also noted that repeated attempts to contact Tehran Air Traffic Control received no response, further complicating coordination.
Source:
Express Tribune