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Birmingham Airport suspends runway amid heavy snow

Storm Goretti caused temporary runway closures at East Midlands and Birmingham Airports, with snow accumulations up to 30cm disrupting flights and travel across the Midlands, officials said.

  • The Met Office warned of heavy snowfall and disruption across the West Midlands region from 6pm on Thursday.
  • Birmingham Airport suspended runway operations at 8:47pm on Thursday due to thick snow from Storm Goretti.
  • Authorities advised completing journeys by 7pm, with over 270 miles of roads gritted in preparation for up to 30cm of snow.
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Storm Goretti: Flights halted at Birmingham Airport due to heavy snow

Flights at Birmingham Airport were suspended as Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall to the UK

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East Midlands Airport Closes Runway After Heavy Snowfall From Storm Goretti

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What Birmingham Airport passengers need to know as flights suspended amid Storm Goretti

Birmingham Airport suspended all runway operations last night due to significant snow accumulation from Storm Goretti

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Travel disruption at Birmingham Airport after Storm Goretti affects runway

Birmingham Airport is operating on a reduced basis after Storm Goretti hit the region overnight.

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'Worst snowfall in a decade' leaves thousands without power - with more to come

Storm Goretti causes chaos across the UK, with weather warnings in place and Birmingham Airport among those cancelling flights.

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UK airports closed: Birmingham Airport shut with operations suspended as East Midlands re-opens - after Storm Goretti brings heavy snow

Major UK airports including Birmingham and East Midlands are closed after Storm Goretti has brought heavy snow.

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