UK: Heavy snowfall closes London City Airport runway February 1 /update 1

Event

Heavy snowfall prompted London City Airport (LCY) authorities to close the runway as of 22:06 (local time) on Friday, February 1. Flight delays and cancelations are to be expected at LCY over the coming hours. The UK Met Office has also notably issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across southern and eastern England. Lingering transportation disruptions are to be anticipated in affected areas through Saturday morning, February 2.

Advice

Individuals traveling via LCY over the coming hours are advised to monitor local weather reports, prepare for flight disruptions (i.e. delays and cancelations), and confirm flight reservations before departing for the airport. Those in affected parts of the UK are advised to prepare for lingering transportation disruptions.