Possible flight delays at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA). Picture: Neil McCartney Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) says operations at Johannesburg’s busiest airport, OR Tambo International, have returned to normal following several issues. Following its update on Sundayregarding operational disruptions, ATNS head of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Mphilo Dlamini, confirmed that air traffic operations at OR Tambo International Airport are normal and services are continuing as planned.
Dlamini earlier stated that the delays were initially caused by air traffic controllers who did not come to work due to sickness or other “personal circumstances”, such as family emergencies, but later said this wasn’t the case. “The nature of aviation is such that operations should remain subject to constant close monitoring and evaluation. “ATNS further clarifies that the flight diversions experienced yesterday afternoon were not caused by human resource constraints, but were the result of severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, which temporarily affected safe aircraft operations within the OR Tambo International Airport airspace,” Dlamini confirmed.
ATNS reiterated that safety remains “its highest priority” and continues to work closely with airlines, airport authorities, and aviation stakeholders to ensure the safe and efficient management of air traffic. ATNS has confirmed that air traffic operations at OR Tambo International Airport are operating normally this morning, with all services continuing as scheduled. The situation remains under continuous monitoring and assessment.https://t.co/p9SZP2Gljh In October 2025,The Citizenreportedthat the Airline Association of Southern Africa (AASA) raised concerns about persistent flight delays at several airports nationwide. It followed the continued suspension of more than 200 instrument flight procedures by the country’s ATNS at airports nationwide.
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