Moment flight forced to abort Manchester Airport landing in 60mph Storm Eowyn winds

Footage shows a flight being forced to abort its scheduled landing at Manchester Airport this morning due to strong winds brought about by Storm Eowyn.

Ryanair flight RK3227 from Oslo was due to touch down at 11.05am on Friday morning (January 24). However, the aircraft was forced back into the air due to the windy conditions, with gusts reaching 60mph in the area.

Maps from FlightRadar show the aircraft looping around Manchester Airport before finally landing at around 11.52am.

Airports across the country are facing disruption today as gale force winds batter the country. A number of flights have been cancelled or delayed, including those between Scotland and Northern Ireland and Manchester Airport.

A spokesperson for the airport previously explained to the Manchester Evening News that although there are high winds these are currently directed along the length of the runway, which was designed in the direction of the prevailing winds. This means that although the wind is strong, it is not currently as disruptive as a crosswind.

A Ryanair spokesperson said: "“A small number of flights to/ from the UK today (Fri, 24 Jan) are experiencing disruptions due to Storm Éowyn.

"We are advising passengers who have been affected by the storm to check their Ryanair app for the latest updates on their flight.

"Ryanair sincerely apologises to all passengers affected by these storm-related disruptions, which are entirely beyond our control and have impacted all airlines operating to/from the UK.”

In a new statement today on the cancellations (January 24), a Manchester Airport spokesperson said: “Although we are not experiencing disruption to our operation as a result of Storm Eowyn, some airlines have cancelled a small number of