Dense fog causes flight delays and cancellations at Fresno Yosemite International Airport

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Dense fog delayed and canceled flights astatine Fresno Yosemite International Airport connected Friday, forcing immoderate travelers to alteration plans astatine the past infinitesimal and crook backmost home.

Mariana and Julian Carrasco drove much than an hr to the airdrome earlier learning their formation had been delayed due to the fact that of debased visibility crossed overmuch of the Central Valley.

"We're truly annoyed, due to the fact that we didn't get the notification until we were here," Mariana Carrasco said.

The mates said the hold caused them to miss an important pre-operative assignment scheduled up of a surgery. Despite their frustration, they said information remained the priority.

"We're benignant of -- okay, they're airing connected the broadside of safety. So, I besides recognize it, truthful we're not truly excessively upset. But it is truthful frustrating trying to determination astir plans," Julian Carrasco said.

Airport officials said dense fog has affected operations since Thursday, starring to aggregate delays and immoderate cancellations. A full of 14 flights were canceled Friday, including some departures and arrivals.

"We are advising passengers that are flying this play to delight cheque their hose regarding their formation presumption earlier leaving their homes. They tin besides motion up for their airlines' mobile apps, which their airlines volition propulsion retired updates regarding their formation status," said Vikkie Calderon with FYI Public Relations.

Although she wished she had received announcement sooner, Mariana Carrasco said she understands the challenges airports look erstwhile dealing with weather-related disruptions.

"It's frustrating, but we understand. I conjecture if it was like, it was a mechanical contented past we get it. But, evidently we can't alteration the weather, arsenic overmuch arsenic we privation to. So, understandable," she said.

Airport officials proceed urging travelers to show formation accusation intimately arsenic upwind conditions interaction work passim the region.