Warning for delays after fog disrupts some flights

A number of flights in the West of England have been cancelled or delayed due to foggy weather conditions.

A Bristol Airport spokesperson said three flights were diverted and one returned to Dublin because of thick fog. Live flight information suggested 14% of flights were delayed.

Passengers due to travel are being advised to check directly with airlines for information before leaving home.

A yellow fog warning issued by the Met Office was in place until 11:00 GMT, which urged travellers to be aware of the potential for difficult travel conditions and possible delays. It said the fog would be "thinning slowly" later in the morning.

The airport spokesperson added: "Flights first thing this morning, when the majority depart Bristol Airport, were not affected by fog.

"After that period, three flights were diverted and one flight has returned to Dublin."

Bristol Airport is based at Lulsgate Bottom, on the outskirts of the Mendip Hills.

It is built at an elevated position of 622ft (190m) above sea level, which makes it the second highest commercial airport in UK, according to National Air Traffic Control.

It means the site is potentially more vulnerable to hill fog.

The Met Office has issued a further warning for fog to run from Monday evening into Tuesday morning, however, this is not expected to impact the West region.

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