Manchester Airport’s runways have reopened following a fresh snowfall, however the interruption has caused delays on certain flights.
The airport announced the temporary shutdown to allow snow plough personnel to move the snow as “quickly as possible” earlier.
It comes after additional heavy snowfall in Greater Manchester and the surrounding area, with a yellow weather warning in effect for the north-west of England.
Several schools across the region have also closed as a result.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the airport warned the closure would have a knock-on effect, with both departures and arrivals potentially hit.
Passengers have been urged to check with their airline for the latest flight information and allow extra time for travel.
Airport runway problems down to ‘type of snow’
Meanwhile, there are severe delays on Metrolink trams to the airport alongside heavy congestion on the roads.
It is the latest in a series of runway closures at the airport in the past week, as 2025 began with a barrage of wintry conditions.
The safety of passengers was the airport’s “top priority”, the airport spokesperson said.
