The fog forces Los Rodeos to divert flights to Tenerife South

View from the Tenerife North control tower of bad weather conditions.

At least eight flights have had to be diverted from Tenerife North Airport – Los Rodeos to Tenerife South due to low visibility in the Guamasa area. A thick fog it has prevented the aircraft from landing and AENA has reported the diversion of said flights to the Reina Sofía.

Until 6:30 p.m. there are eight flights diverted to Tenerife South Airport.

– Aena (@aena) August 5, 2021

The dance of detours to the airport of #Tenerife South. As soon as the crews communicate the decision to deviate, the air traffic controllers of Tenerife North, Tenerife South and ACC Canarias coordinate to direct the traffic to the alternative airport. #Teamwork pic.twitter.com/1QgaxK5SOs

– 😷Air Controllers 🇪🇸 (@controladores) August 5, 2021