Flight operation in Leh temporarily halted amid heavy snowfall

Winter has gripped entire North India after mercury dropped in various places, with the Weather Office predicting snowfall and/or cold waves across cities, including Srinagar, Jammu and Chandigarh.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal

Updated : 6 January 2026, 9:48 AM IST

All flights to Leh suspended due to snowfall

Leh: IndiGo and SpiceJet have suspended all flight operations in Leh on Monday due to heavy snowfall affecting both take-offs and landings. At the same time Delhi airport is also facing sees several delays due to fog conditions.

An Indigo Airlines official said, "Due to snowfall in Leh, flight operations, both take-offs and landings, have been temporarily put on hold. This may lead to extended wait times both onboard and on the ground. To ensure we are ready for departure as soon as we receive clearance, our team may complete boarding formalities in advance. We understand that delays can be inconvenient, and we assure you that our team remains fully committed to make your wait as comfortable as possible."

"We are closely monitoring the weather and will get you on your way as soon as conditions allow. Customers are advised to check their latest flight status before heading to the airport," added the official.

Leh has recorded a minimum Temperature of -9.6 degrees Celsius on Monday with snowfall of 0.6 cm in the last 24 hours.