Manchester airport runways shut for several hours due to 'heavy snow'
James ChappleManchester airport shut both its runways on Saturday (10 December) for several hours due to "heavy snow".
The airport confirmed its decision in a tweet issued shortly after 9.30am, pledging to reopen as soon as possible.
"Due to heavy snow fall, we have temporary closed both runways," read the tweet. "Health and safety will always be our top priority and operations will resume at the earliest opportunity.
ℹ️ Due to heavy snow fall, we have temporary closed both runways. Health and safety will always be our top priority and operations will resume at the earliest opportunity.
— Manchester Airport (@manairport) December 10, 2022
Passengers are advised to contact their airline for the most up-to-date flight information.
"Passengers are advised to contact their airline for the most up-to-date flight information."
The airport later confirmed its runways reopened from 11.30am and apologised to passengers for any inconvenience caused.
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