Airport runway problems down to 'type of snow'
The closure of airport runways because of snow has inevitably led to questions about how colder countries manage not to grind to a standstill in wintry weather. Both Manchester and Liverpool airports were forced to shut in recent days to allow snow ploughs time to clear airfields.
Why does a bit of snow have such an impact at Manchester Airport?
Airports in much colder countries operate as normal - despite much harsher conditions - so why is it different here?
Manchester Airport: cancellations and delays as snow forces closure of runways- latest information
Several flights have been delayed by an hour or more as the airport looks to catch up with the delayed start to the day. A full list of the flights delayed at Manchester airport can be found below. At present there are no cancelled flights departing from Manchester Airport, but check with FlightRadar for any changes on this.
Live updates as snow delays Manchester Airport flights and runways back open
Flights are delayed in and out of Manchester Airport this morning - after overnight snow. Manchester Airport did shut its two runways earlier this morning. But they reopened at around 6.30am. It follows a similar closure of the runways yesterday morning due to snow.
Stunning images show Manchester Airport covered in snow as flights hit by delays
Incredible images captured the moment Manchester Airport was covered with a blanket of heavy snow. The airport was forced to close its runways for a third morning in a row following the latest flurries of snow to hit Greater Manchester this morning (January 7).
Heavy snow disrupts travel at Manchester, Liverpool airports
Heavy snowfall in North West England forced the temporary closure of runways at Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport on Sunday (January 5), the airports announced on X. The runways were reopened several hours later but delays to departures and arrivals were still expected.
Several British airports close runways following heavy snow
A number of airports across the United Kingdom have closed their runways on Sunday because of heavy snow and ice.
Manchester Airport LIVE as flights hit by major delays and cancellations after snow closes runways
Manchester Airport has warned of major delays after its runways were shut for hours this morning following heavy snowfall overnight. On Sunday morning, the airport shut its runways just after 6am, with a number of flights impacted.
Airports reopen runways after snow disruption
Airports in Manchester and Liverpool are resuming flights after they closed their runways due to heavy snowfall. Flights were delayed from taking off at both airports as travellers were advised to contact their airlines for details.
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