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Leeds Bradford Airport runway repaired after closure
Repairs following an unforeseen runway issue caused closure and diverted 14 flights; operations resumed at 6am with some delays expected, the airport said.
- On Saturday morning, Leeds Bradford Airport resumed flights after overnight repairs to the runway, with a 6am website update confirming operations had restarted.
- The airport announced on Friday night that an unforeseen issue with the runway required an overnight closure, with repair teams deployed and working on site, the airport said.
- 14 scheduled arrivals late on Friday and early on Saturday were diverted to Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Liverpool, Stansted, Humberside and East Midlands; a 6.20am Amsterdam departure was cancelled, and passengers were advised to contact KLM.
- The airport cautioned that some delays and disruptions could continue into Saturday, and customer care teams are experiencing high volumes, responding on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Given the 11pm–7am night-time flight period allowing only quieter jets, the overnight closure at Leeds Bradford Airport, which operates 24 hours daily after 1994 planning permission, is unusual.
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Leeds Bradford Airport closes overnight amid runway issue
The airport said repair teams were working on the runway which was expected to reopen at 6am.
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Leeds Bradford Airport forced into shutdown amid mystery 'runway issue'
Leeds Bradford Airport has been forced to close overnight amid a mystery "runway issue".Would-be flyers have been urged to check with their airlines - with incoming flights to the 24-hour Yorkshire flight hub cancelled."Due to an unforeseen issue with the runway, we have had to take the decision to close the airport until the morning," a Leeds Bradford statement said late on Friday.Repair teams are now racing against time to have the airport rea…
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