by Harry Ward
Leeds Bradford Airport has reopened after an overnight closure caused by what officials described as ‘unforeseen runway issues’.
The airport suspended all flights at 12.40am, halting arrivals and departures for more than five hours. Engineers were called in to carry out repair work on the runway.
In an update issued at 4am, the airport said repairs had been completed and that operations were expected to resume from 6am. The runway reopened on schedule, with early-morning services operating but some residual delays.
Some inbound flights were diverted during the closure, with passengers facing disruption through the night. The airport apologised for the inconvenience and advised travellers to check with their airlines for the latest information.
In a statement, the airport said: “The safety and comfort of passengers travelling through our terminal is our number one priority. Our team has been on the ground in the terminal to answer any customer queries regarding departures.”
Normal operations resumed by 6am, though the airport warned that delays and knock-on effects might continue into the morning.
Leeds Bradford added that anyone who missed lounge, fast-track or parking bookings during the closure would be offered cancellations or refunds.
The airport handles more than four million passengers a year and rarely shuts its runway outside of extreme weather or safety inspections.
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