Airport closure due to runway issue disrupts UK flights and travelers
Runway Issues Force Overnight Closure at Leeds Bradford Airport Leeds Bradford Airport has faced an unexpected closure overnight due to problems with its runway. This has led to the cancellation of several flights, and passengers have been urged to contact their respective airlines to confirm if their journeys are affected. The airport is expected to remain closed for both departures and arrivals until at least 5am on Saturday. The first flight scheduled to leave Leeds Bradford Airport is a Jet2 flight bound for Heraklion in Crete, set to depart at 5:25am. Meanwhile, a number of planes that were scheduled to land at the airport overnight have been redirected to other airports across the UK. Leeds Bradford Airport typically operates 24 hours a day, as it was granted planning permission to do so in 1994. However, this special status comes with specific regulations. According to the airport’s website, the designated night-time flight period runs from 11pm to 7am, during which only the ...