Is Liverpool Airport open today? Latest update after major UK airport closed snow-covered runway
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has issued an update after its runway was forced to close on Monday 5 January due to snow and ice.
Easyjet departures to Amsterdam, Belfast and Paris were among those cancelled, along with Wizz Air flights to Gdansk and Ryanair services to Barcelona. More than 30 arrivals or departures were cancelled on Monday.
The airport later confirmed the runway had reopened at 15:00 GMT. It posted on X: “We now have some better news. The runway has now reopened following the earlier safety and operational issues caused by the snow and icy conditions experienced throughout today.
“Flights are however subject to delay or cancellation. If you are traveling today please check with your airline for the latest information.”
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Flights seem to be less disrupted today, however there are still delays and disruption to services could change throughout the day. Passengers are advised to enquire with their airline regarding the status of their flight.
Listed below are affected routes.
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