If there's fog at the airport, can pilots still land the aircraft?

According to Mitchell Cummings, Virgin Australia lead flight dispatcher, "During winter, Mother Nature can become one of the greatest adversaries to the aviation industry with the arrival of the fog season. Thick fog can prove problematic for landing aircraft due to the reduction in visibility around the runway.

''To ensure a safe and orderly flow of arriving aircraft during periods of fog, Air Traffic Control may reduce the number of aircraft permitted to land at certain airports each hour, sometimes delaying departures at the airport of origin.

''Virgin Australia also uses trained meteorologists to forecast fog conditions, which allows for adequate time to implement planning strategies which reduce and minimise any potential disruption to our guests.

''One such strategy is for aircraft to carry additional fuel, allowing pilots to enter a holding pattern and wait for increased visibility before landing."