Manchester Airport

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Snow forces Britain's Manchester Airport to shut runways (CNBC)

The U.K.'s Manchester Airport said it has temporarily closed both runways following a period of “heavy snow fall."

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UK's Manchester Airport Says Operations Have Resumed (Bloomberg)

Manchester Airport says operations have resumed after it temporarily closed both of its runways due to heavy snowfall.

Manchester Airport temporarily closes both runways due to heavy ... (Sky News)

Pictures from the airport showed travellers stuck inside planes on the runway, as one passenger said they had faced a two-hour delay due to the snow.

[dozens of people were injured following a crash](https://news.sky.com/story/bridgwater-bus-crash-small-number-of-victims-needed-surgery-after-double-decker-overturned-in-somerset-12789358) involving a double-decker bus and a motorcycle in freezing conditions in Somerset on Tuesday. As the temperature in Topcliffe in north Yorkshire dropped to -7.4C (18.68F), the coldest in England, Manchester Airport announced the temporary runway closures at around 6.30am. [severe weather warnings](https://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-met-office-alerts-warn-snow-set-to-trigger-power-cuts-road-closures-and-train-cancellations-12788471) for snow and ice have been in place across the UK during the past few days following a fall in temperatures. In a tweet, the airport said health and safety will "always be our top priority" and advised passengers to contact their airline for the latest flight information. After a 2.5hr shutdown, at around 9am the airport said "operations have resumed" and thanked passengers for their patience. Pictures from the airport showed travellers stuck inside planes on the runway, as one passenger said they had faced a two-hour delay due to the snow.

Heavy snow briefly closes runways at Britain's Manchester Airport (Reuters)

Heavy snowfall forced Manchester Airport in northern England to close both its runways temporarily on Thursday as Britain's weather service issued warnings ...

It told passengers to contact airlines about their flights. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued a "Level 3 Cold Weather Alert," warning that the cold snap could disrupt the delivery of services and "increase the health risks to vulnerable patients." LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Heavy snowfall forced Manchester Airport in northern England to close both its runways temporarily on Thursday as Britain's weather service issued warnings of further snow and ice.

Manchester Airport runways reopen after heavy snow (BBC News)

Travellers are still being advised to contact their airline for flight information.

"The snow has already moved away, but there still could be a few more wintry showers across Greater Manchester throughout the morning." "In particular, a heavier snow shower passed over southern areas of Greater Manchester, giving a good covering at Manchester Airport," he said. BBC weather presenter Simon King said there had been "some scattered snow showers this morning, giving a covering of snow in places".

Manchester airport reopens with severe delays after heavy snow (The Irish Sun)

MANCHESTER Airport has reopened both its runways following heavy snowfall on Thursday morning.The airport had previously said the "health and safety"

2 hour delay on the plane." [Manchester ](http://thesun.co.uk/where/manchester)Airport has advised passengers to speak to their airlines for the latest updates in regards to their delayed flights. Manchester airport have advised passengers to speak to their airlines for the latest updates in regards to their delayed flights. Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice from the Met Office are in force across the UK, including in the northwest of England. Manchester airport said it is clearing the airfield and operations will resume "at the earliest opportunity". The airport has thanked passengers for their patience. Manchester airport have confirmed that "operations have resumed". EasyJet has advised passengers to check their flight tracker for the latest information. Passengers are advised to contact their airline for the most up-to-date information. One passenger at Manchester airport said: "Been sat on the runway at Manchester airport since 0600 no sign of taking off yet, possibly 0900." Alison Darling, who is stuck at the airport, said: "We're at a snowy Manchester Airport but it turns out our plane is not and has diverted to Heathrow. [The airport ](http://thesun.co.uk/where/manchester-airport)had previously said the "health and safety" of passengers was a priority after the [Met Office](http://thesun.co.uk/topic/met-office) released a yellow weather warning for ice and [snow](http://thesun.co.uk/topic/snow).