Flights disrupted after plane stranded on runway

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Tuesday, 4 October 2016 08:52

Belfast International Airport was closed after a freight plane became stuck on the runway.

All arrivals and departures were temporarily suspended due to the disabled aircraft, according to the airport.

Some departure services have resumed however arrivals are still affected.

Update: We plan to start receiving aircraft from 9am. Significant disruption expected.
— Belfast Airport (@BelfastAirport) October 4, 2016

Freight was unloaded to prepare for recovery of the aircraft.

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