Dublin Airport also revealed that pilots have been forced to abandon landing attempts multiple times due to windy conditions, with 24 go-arounds recorded and five flights diverted elsewhere
Plane lands at Dublin Airport after approaching sideways during Storm Dave.(Image: Dublin Airport X)
Storm Dave has caused disruption across airports this weekend, with cancelled flights and abandoned landing attempts at Dublin Airport.
In footage shared across the airport’s social media, pilots and Air Traffic Control were praised for their work during the storm. The video shows a plane landing in rocky conditions this afternoon.
In a passenger update issued at 8:30pm on Saturday night, a spokesperson for the airport said strong winds associated with Storm Dave continue to impact flight operations at Dublin Airport this evening.
“So far today, airlines have cancelled 17 flights,” they said.
“There have also been 53 go arounds and 13 diversions due to challenging wind conditions, with gusts reaching up to 44 knots. Winds are expected to become more westerly later this evening, which should help flight operations, before easing from around 11pm. Some disruption to flights tomorrow is also possible as a result of aircraft and crews being displaced today.
“Passengers due to fly later tonight or tomorrow morning should contact their airline directly for updates regarding the status of their flight.”
Watch as pilot makes impressive landing in stormy weather:
Dublin Airport also revealed that pilots have been forced to abandon landing attempts multiple times due to windy conditions, with 24 go-arounds recorded and five flights diverted elsewhere, the Irish Mirror has reported.
The Met Office still has multiple yellow and amber weather warnings in place for wind covering the whole of mainland Scotland, Northern Ireland, parts of northern England and North Wales from Saturday evening into Sunday.
There could also be dangerous conditions from large waves along the coastline as well as gusts of up to 90mph in exposed areas.
Storm Dave will hit hardest on Saturday evening, before beginning to weaken on Sunday as it moves into the North Sea.
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