Prior to taxi at an outport but after engine(s) start yesterday morning, ATC inform us that Sy now requires 60 minutes holding! (Traffic) No CTMS issued, and Tempo WX on the TTF at Sy above the Alt minima!
Fortunately I earlier put on extra fuel, and after a quick calc we were able to depart without a significant delay due to the refueller being called out. Had to hold for 40 minutes though.
What about those those already airbourne? Just about everything east of Dubbo required at least 60 minutes WX holding. Can't help but think the works on 34R (LOC/DME only) would have made the situation worse.
Heard one Domestic Jet diverting to CB after not having enough fuel to hold for their landing time in SY. Only problem was, Canberra now required an alternate!!! Didn't hear a peep from ATC on that one. WX in Sy gets a bit crappy, and the whole place seems to fall apart!
