Cape Town International Airport Restores Operations After Power Outage

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed the restoration of runway lights and navigational aids at Cape Town International Airport following a power outage on Sunday evening.

The outage disrupted airport operations, but services were restored after 1 AM on Monday morning, allowing safe aircraft landings.

The power outage affected several critical systems at the airport, including runway lights, airside fire rescue, and air traffic navigation services. Flights were delayed, and some were diverted to other airports within the network.

ACSA technicians and specialists worked tirelessly to restore power, allowing 11 aircraft to land safely after some circuits were brought back online.

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ACSA has stated that technicians are continuing with permanent repairs and network restoration. They are waiting for a clear window of opportunity to execute the necessary work.

Technicians are also working to determine the cause of the power outage to prevent future occurrences. ACSA has apologized for the inconvenience caused to passengers and airlines.

This incident comes amid possible disruptions expected at other South African airports, including George, Kimberley, Upington, King Phalo/East London, Mthatha, and Polokwane.

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) is conducting a maintenance program for instrument flight procedures at various airports nationwide. This maintenance has led to the suspension of certain flight procedures during inclement weather.

ATNS has assured that the maintenance program is progressing significantly and is based on South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) procedures.

The goal is to update procedures to meet current ICAO criteria and advances in technology. ATNS is committed to upholding the highest levels of safety and efficiency, and they regret any negative impacts caused by these suspensions.