16 Apr 2024 | 05:08 PM UTC
UK: Flight disruptions likely at Birmingham Airport through the evening of April 16 following security-related closure
Authorities temporarily close Birmingham Airport, UK, April 16, due to security incident; flight disruptions ongoing.
Flight disruptions are likely at Birmingham Airport (BHX) through the evening of April 16 after authorities temporarily closed the facility due to a security incident. BHX shut down after Emerald Airlines (EA) flight G47S to Belfast (BFS) returned to Birmingham shortly after take-off due to a suspicious object on board the aircraft. Emergency services, including an explosives ordnance disposal team, are reportedly responding to the situation; authorities have as yet released no further details concerning the operations. BHX is reporting multiple delays on arriving and departing flights through at least 19:00.
Flight disruptions will likely extend for several hours after authorities complete their security operation as carriers clear their passenger backlogs and reposition aircraft.
Reconfirm flight schedules if booked to travel via BHX through at least the late evening of April 16. Strictly heed all instructions from authorities. Avoid the affected area through April 16.
