Weather conditions are forcing pilots of stressful landings at Dubai International Airport.
Several flights experienced missed approach this morning of Tuesday, April 16 2024 at Dubai International Airport due to severe weather conditions.
The holding patterns and missed approches increased delays after crosswinds made each approach a tough moment.
Flight #EK76 from Paris CDG landed more than one hour late. The Airbus A380 (registration A6-EEB) departed a bit more than 30 minutes late but landed more than 1 hour late on runway 12L at 07:50 GST.
After descending from cruise altitude of 29,000 ft, the approach to DXB was a real labyrinth but not less than 17 left and right turns!
By that time, wind gusts of 28 kts from South East were reported, meaning strong crosswinds were challenging the pilots.
Thunderstorms and wind direction change created dangerous wind shear. The airport was on IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) as the visibility was reduced.