## Fog Disrupts Flights at Tijuana Airport Due to Obstructing Hill
Tijuana recently experienced severe disruptions in airport operations due to heavy fog. According to Carlos Francisco Salgado de La Peña, the director of Tijuana International Airport, 63 flights were affected as the east side of the airport, which receives 98% of arrivals, faced complications. A hillside is obstructing the proper functioning of the automatic landing system, causing interference.
Despite the fog, operations resumed to normal by 7 a.m. on Tuesday, with airlines actively addressing passenger issues. According to José Ángel Martínez Sánchez, Director of Airport Network and Regulated Business at Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), three conditions are necessary to resolve visibility issues caused by fog: equipped aircraft with an automatic approach system, specifically trained pilots, and an installed system at the airport.
The Tijuana Airport has both sides equipped with these systems, but the east side is hindered by a hill, affecting effectiveness. Over the last year and a half, the airport has been modernizing, installing advanced technology to measure visibility in real time, along with humidity, wind, and temperature conditions — crucial for making informed decisions about airport openings and closures.
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## Ongoing Challenges and Developments at Tijuana Airport
Aside from recent fog-related disruptions, Tijuana International Airport faces additional challenges and developments. Uber drivers still cannot operate in the airport area, a situation that remains unresolved. Meanwhile, a dispute over property taxes between the airport and local authorities continues, with the Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) claiming the area is federally owned and thus exempt from certain local taxes.
In other news, Juan Carlos Hernández Herrera was appointed as the new police director in Tijuana, bringing over 23 years of experience to the role. On a different note, the city prepares for the sighting of the Tsuchinshan Atlas comet, adding to the celestial wonders visible from Mexico. Moreover, Tijuana is also set to offer music workshops for young people in mobility and asylum situations, seeking to provide cultural enrichment and integration.
For those awaiting astronomical events, more details are available about the comet’s visibility in the coming days. Meanwhile, community leaders are advocating for better resources for victims of disappearances, including exclusive service windows and a public memorial for missing persons.
Stay informed on these topics and more by following relevant channels as updates continue to flow from the city of Tijuana.