Heavy snow disrupts flights at Jeju airport, stranding thousands of passengers

Feb 8, 2026 South Korea South Korea Transportation
Heavy snow disrupts flights at Jeju airport, stranding thousands of passengers

Heavy snow led to flight cancellations and delays at Jeju International Airport, stranding thousands of passengers due to runway suspensions and weather conditi

Heavy Snow Disrupts Flights at Jeju Airport

Heavy snow caused significant disruptions at Jeju International Airport, stranding approximately 11,000 passengers. Runway operations were suspended until 11 a.m. due to heavy snow and strong winds, with 163 flights canceled or diverted. Snow-removal vehicles were deployed, but flight disruptions continued as the snowstorm persisted. A heavy snow warning was in effect for mountainous areas, with 21.5 centimeters of snow recorded near Mount Halla over the past 24 hours.

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