Birmingham Airport, 15th September 2025 – Pilots are facing challenges in landing and taking off due to strong 50mph crosswinds at Birmingham Airport. Credit: British News and Media/Alamy Live NewsCredit: AlamyA significant power outage has resulted in severe delays and flight diversions at a major airport in the UK.
The airport has been forced to halt all incoming flights and delay departures, impacting numerous travelers and tourists.
Currently, flights cannot land at Birmingham AirportCredit: Alamy
Engineers are collaborating with the National Grid to resolve the issueCredit: Getty
The National Air Traffic Service has issued an apology for the disruption, explaining that adverse weather conditions were responsible for the outage.
This follows a rare red warning from the Met Office for “dangerous, stormy” winds earlier this week.
Engineers are reported to be working with the National Grid to address the problem as swiftly as possible.
Only departing flights are currently allowed to operate from the airport, while incoming flights have been suspended and redirected to other airports.
Twelve flights have experienced delays, and nine flights have either been canceled or diverted, with several flights delayed for over four hours.
A spokesperson stated: “Due to a technical issue with NATS’ radar serving Birmingham Airport, only departing flights are currently operational, with some experiencing delays.
“All arriving flights are presently suspended.
“We apologize for the inconvenience to our customers, and we are working closely with NATS to resolve the issue.”
Many travelers are affectedCredit: Getty
Twelve flights have been delayedCredit: Alamy Affected Flights:
Departures:
- 06:00 Paris-CDG AF 1565 Cancelled
- 06:00 Frankfurt LH 959 Cancelled
- 06:15 Amsterdam KL 1040 Cancelled
Arrivals:
- 22:15 Paris-CDG EZY 6638 Cancelled
- 22:25 Prague EZY 6614 Cancelled
- 22:45 Cork FR 3737 Delayed
- 22:45 Frankfurt LH 958 Cancelled
- 22:50 Barcelona FR 3792 Delayed
- 00:15 Tenerife South FR 1122 Delayed
- 00:45 Sharm El Sheikh TOM 523 Delayed
- 00:50 Bucharest FR 8996 Delayed
- 01:05 Hurghada EZY 6636 Delayed
- 01:15 Shannon FR 3258 Delayed
- 04:20 Bridgetown TOM 245 Delayed
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the flight delays at Birmingham Airport?
The flight delays were caused by a significant power outage and adverse weather conditions, including strong crosswinds and a rare red warning for stormy winds.
Are arriving flights still suspended at Birmingham Airport?
Yes, all arriving flights are currently suspended, and only departing flights are allowed to operate.
How long are the delays expected to last?
The duration of the delays is uncertain,
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