US EditionUK's Birmingham Airport temporarily shuts after aircraft incident
BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND, AUG 6 – One person sustained minor injuries after a small aircraft emergency landing caused Birmingham Airport to suspend all flights and divert several others, officials said.
- Birmingham Airport temporarily closed its runway on August 6, 2025, after an aircraft incident involving a light plane on the runway.
- The closure followed an emergency declared by a Beech B200 Super King aircraft that stopped on the runway, prompting an immediate response.
- All flights at the airport were temporarily halted, with numerous flights redirected to alternative airports across Europe, and passengers were notified about the resulting delays and changes.
- Birmingham Airport apologised for the inconvenience, advising passengers to check flight statuses before traveling and pledged to provide ongoing updates.
- The runway closure may continue into the evening and is expected to disrupt travel during the busy holiday season, with the situation still unfolding.
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Emergency Landing Shuts Down Birmingham Airport Runway
Emergency Landing Shuts Down Birmingham Airport Runway Birmingham Airport in central England was forced to temporarily close its sole runway on Wednesday. This closure followed an emergency landing of a small aircraft that encountered landing gear issues, leaving one person with minor injuries.Woodgate Aviation, a private charter company headquartered at Belfast International Airport, confirmed in a statement that the Beech B200 Super King Air a…
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