Manchester Airport LIVE as runways closed due to snow - cancellations and delays latest

Manchester Airport has shut its runways after the region was hit by heavy snowfall overnight.

On Sunday morning, the airport said it was looking to clear its runways 'as quickly as possible' but that they remained closed, with a number of flights impacted.

In a statement issued just after 6am, Manchester Airport said: "Our runways are temporarily closed due to heavy snow, as our teams work hard to clear them as quickly as possible. The safety of our passengers is our top priority, and we appreciate your patience during this time.

"Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow extra travel time today. We will update you as soon as possible. Thank you."

At 7.20am, the airport released a new statement saying the runways remained shut.

"We prioritise the health and safety of our passengers and operations will resume as soon as possible," it said.

"Please check with your airline for the latest flight information. Thank you for your patience and understanding."

It comes as a number of roads and motorways have been impacted by snowfall - follow more here from across Greater Manchester in our dedicated travel blog.

Follow live updates and the latest on delays and cancellations below, in our live blog.

Like Manchester, the runways in Liverpool are also temporarily closed this morning, but the airport remains open. Liverpool John Lennon Airport says its teams are 'working hard' to clear the runway and will provide an update on the status of flights soon.

The runway is still temporarily closed but the airport remains open, contact your airline for flight information. The airport teams are working hard to clear the runway and will provide an update at 09:45 pic.twitter.com/o93APXEqmR

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