Birmingham Airport has suspended all runway operations due to heavy snowfall.<\/p>\n
Storm Goretti has caused travel chaos across the Midlands this evening (Thursday, January 8).<\/p>\n
Roads are treacherous, buses have been diverted, and train services have been reduced across the region.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Full list of bus services diverted across Birmingham and Midlands in heavy snow<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Now planes flying to and from the city have also been stopped.<\/p>\n A notice on the airport’s website read: “Due to heavy snow, runway operations are currently suspended.<\/p>\n “We will continue to keep our website updated with changes as they happen.<\/p>\n “Passengers due to travel from Birmingham Airport<\/a> are advised to contact their airline for the latest updates on their flight.”<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n It also said other flights seem to be diverting to nearby airports, including East Midlands.<\/p>\n For the latest storm and snow updates from across the city, follow our live blog here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Stay up-to-date by following our Twitter feed @birmingham_live<\/a> or liking our Facebook<\/a> page. <\/b><\/p>\n To get the latest news emailed to you, sign up here<\/a>, it’s free.<\/b><\/p>\n