Several flights have been cancelled at Manchester Airport today and dozens more are delayed due to the snowy weather conditions.
The airport was forced to close its runway at 1.40am this morning, Tuesday, January 7, following heavy snowfall. The runway was reopened by 5am.
Passengers are urged to check with their airlines before they travel and plan their journeys carefully to and from the airport.
In a statement posted on X this morning, Manchester Airport said: “Our runways remain open, but some arrivals and departures may still be subject to delays as a result of the earlier closure due to heavy snow in the early hours of the morning. “Passengers due to travel today are advised to check with their airlines for the latest information regarding their flights. “We also recommend that all passengers should plan their travel to the airport, allow extra time, make sure they are dressed for the weather and pack supplies for their journey, including snacks and a phone charger. “The safety of our passengers is always our top priority and we thank you for your patience, and all our teams for their hard work in getting our runways open again.” Below are the latest delayed (by more than 30 minutes) and cancelled flights at Manchester Airport as of 11am according to flightradar24.com.
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