Brunei Visibility Drops to 2 km as Transboundary Haze Worsens
Why It MattersPersistent transboundary haze in Southeast Asia can periodically reduce airport visibility and complicate flight operations across the region during dry-season months.
Brunei Darussalam has experienced hazy conditions since August 18, 2026, with horizontal visibility at Brunei International Airport's Meteorological Observation Station ranging between six and nine kilometres. Conditions worsened on August 31, 2026, when visibility dropped to two kilometres as haze intensified across the Sultanate.
As of 2:00 pm that day, hotspots remained detected over southern Borneo, with southwesterly winds carrying smoke and haze northward toward Brunei. Authorities forecast hot and dry weather with minimal rainfall through the first week of September 2026 and warned that transboundary haze is expected to persist given the ongoing hotspots and prevailing wind direction.
The public has been advised to remain vigilant and follow precautions issued by relevant authorities, with weather updates available via the Brunei WX mobile application or the Weather Forecast Centre's Weather Line.
