Birmingham Airport has suspended all runway operations due to heavy snowfall.
Storm Goretti has caused travel chaos across the Midlands this evening (Thursday, January 8).
Roads are treacherous, buses have been diverted, and train services have been reduced across the region.
READ MORE: Full list of bus services diverted across Birmingham and Midlands in heavy snow
Now planes flying to and from the city have also been stopped.
A notice on the airport’s website read: “Due to heavy snow, runway operations are currently suspended.
“We will continue to keep our website updated with changes as they happen.
“Passengers due to travel from Birmingham Airport are advised to contact their airline for the latest updates on their flight.”
According to Airliners Live on X, an Air India Dreamliner headed to the airport had to declare an emergency due to low fuel to expedite its descent into London Heathrow.
It also said other flights seem to be diverting to nearby airports, including East Midlands.
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