Flights delayed at UK airports as heavy snow hits the country

Airports across the UK faced delays on Friday morning due to heavy snowfall as Storm Larisa battered the country overnight. Birmingham Airport suspended flights for around an hour to clear snow from the runway, while East Midlands Airport was forced to close for three hours.

Some flights were delayed at Bristol Airport while the majority of flights departing Liverpool John Lennon Airport were delayed on Friday morning due to the severe weather. The airport said: “Heavy snow falls this morning have impacted on flights in and out of the airport.

“Our teams are continuing to clear the snow so we can be fully operational again soon but please check the status of flights with your airline if travelling today.”

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Birmingham Airport said on Twitter: “Our runway is back in action after being cleared of snow. #BHX is open and operational. Customer advice: expect delays to departing flights as our ground crews de-ice the backed-up aircraft. Check our website and with your airline for the latest information.”

Flights at Manchester Airport are currently operating on time with no delays. This morning the airport said on Twitter that teams were “on standby to clear any snow” and that it was “well-placed to minimise any potential disruption”. The Manchester Evening News has contacted Manchester Airport for more information.

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice issued by the Met Office remain in place for large parts of the UK, with a warning for ice covering Greater Manchester lasting until 10am on Saturday.

Meanwhile, roads and rail services have also been impacted by the severe weather. Heavy snowfall left drivers stranded on the M62 for several hours