Major UK airport runway shut this afternoon after 'incident' as passengers warned
In an update the airport warned all travellers flying later today to check with airlines before coming to the airport
Birmingham Airport has been shut down after a plane is thought to have come to a halt on the runway (stock picture)
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
One of the UK's biggest airports has been shut down this afternoon after an incident this afternoon. Birmingham International Airport said he has been forced to shut down the runway due to an 'aircraft incident'.
In the middle of the holiday season the problem is likely to have a big knock on effect for anyone travelling. Birmingham Airport said: 'Following an aircraft incident the runway is temporarily closed.
'We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause. We will keep passengers already at the airport informed and those due to travel later today are advised to check the status of their flight before coming to the airport.
'We will continue to issue updates when we can.'
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It is understood from air industry watchers that Aircraft Beech B200 Super King G-NIAA, flying to Belfast, Northern Ireland, transmitted code 7700, indicating a general emergency, and stopped on the runway at Birmingham Airport in the UK, prompting an emergency response. All flights at the airport are currently on hold due to the incident.
On X Aerospace updates said: 'There is a developing Incident at Birmingham Airport #BHX after an aircraft declared emergency and appeared to stop on the runway. I have no confirmed details as to the nature of the incident yet but will provide updates when I get them #aviation.'
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