Magnetic storm: Delays at Liszt Ferenc International Airport? Here is Budapest Airport’s response

The series of solar flares since Wednesday will be followed by an unusually strong magnetic solar storm around 6 PM on Friday evening. The solar storm could affect Earth’s electrical and communications networks and satellites orbiting the planet. Will this result in delays or changes at Budapest Airport? Here is the company’s answer.

According to Világgazdaság, today will see a phenomenon that has not been seen for 20 years. Since Wednesday, there have been several solar flares, which could be followed by a solar storm of unprecedented intensity. The phenomenon is a G4, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which has issued a high alert for the solar storm. The last time it occurred was in January 2005. The agency also said the magnetic storm could affect the entire Earth.

Will this affect Budapest Airport flights?

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Solar flares and storms will not affect traffic at Liszt Ferenc International Airport, flights will continue to operate as scheduled. Thus, no significant negative effects on traffic as a whole are expected at the airport on Friday.

According to Budapest Airport, aircraft are equipped with multiple protection and alternative navigation and communication systems, allowing safe operation even if a satellite signal is temporarily unavailable due to the magnetic storm.

“Overall, solar flares and solar storms do not affect traffic at Liszt Ferenc International Airport. Flights will continue to operate according to schedule, so we do not expect any significant negative effects on traffic as a whole,” Budapest Airport replied to Világgazdaság’s question.

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