Cape Town International Airport to operate normally despite heavy rains, damaging winds

CAPE TOWN - Passengers can expect Cape Town International Airport to operate normally on Thursday, despite the metro experiencing heavy rains and damaging winds.
 
An Orange Level 8 weather warning for disruptive rain has been issued for Thursday, after yet another cold front made landfall.
 
Strong winds, heavy rains, hail, snow and thunderstorms have been battering the Cape since Sunday.

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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)’s Mark Maclean said they've planned a normal flight schedule, and no disruptions are expected. He said the situation will, however, be closely monitored.
 
"At the airport, we have adverse weather procedures that we follow, so equipment is tied down, we've got safety protocols on the ramp, etc. 

“We also have an instrument landing system that guides aeroplanes in to land safely at the airport. We've got the best lighting and other systems in place."
 
Maclean said they are worried about staff and crew members getting to work in the morning. He also urged passengers to be safe on the road.

"I encourage that passengers leave home earlier and also keep monitoring your flight schedules. ACSA has an app where you can also track the status of your flight, so just keep looking out for that. We will also keep the public informed through the media if there is any risk or issues."