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Manchester airport shuts both runways following heavy snowfall

Air
Will Payne
19 January 2023

Manchester airport has been forced to temporarily close both of its runways following a period of heavy snowfall.

(Credit: Hufton and Crow)

In a statement published on Twitter, the airport said it is working to restart operations "at the earliest opportunity."

"Following a period of heavy snowfall, we have temporarily closed both runways," it added. "Health and safety will always be our top priority and operations will resume at the earliest opportunity.

"Passengers are advised to contact their airline for the most up-to-date flight information."