Runways reopen after fresh snow grounds planes

Manchester Airport's runways have reopened after a fresh deluge of snow had to be cleared - but the disruption has caused delays to some flights.

The temporary closure took place to allow snow plough teams to move the snow as "quickly as possible" earlier, the airport said.

It comes after yet more heavy snowfall across Greater Manchester and the wider region, with a yellow weather warning in place across the north-west of England.

Several schools across the region have also closed as a result.

• Airport runway problems down to 'type of snow'

In a statement issued at about 10:00 GMT, the airport warned the closure would have a knock-on effect, with both departures and arrivals potentially hit.

Passengers have been urged to check with their airline for the latest flight information and allow extra time for travel.

Meanwhile, there are severe delays on Metrolink trams to the airport alongside heavy congestion on the roads.

It is the latest in a series of runway closures at the airport in the past week, as 2025 began with a barrage of wintry conditions.

The safety of passengers was the airport's "top priority", the airport spokesperson said.

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