Tashkent International Airport implemented temporary restrictions on aircraft arrivals and departures at 4:03 PM local time due to a wind shift, Uzbekistan Airports reported.
This led to several flights being diverted to a secondary airport in Samarkand. Specific details regarding these flights were not provided in the initial report.
Additionally, Air Astana flight KС-123 from Astana to Tashkent diverted to Turkistan.
By 4:30 PM local time, the situation had normalized, and restrictions at Tashkent Airport were lifted. The airport is now operating as usual. Aircraft that landed at alternate airports are preparing for their onward flights to Tashkent.
A wind shift refers to a rapid change in wind direction or speed over a short distance. This shift can be horizontal or vertical, impacting aircraft during horizontal flight, takeoff, or landing.