Birmingham Airport has suspended all flights following an incident involving a light aircraft with landing gear issues. The condition of the pilot and any passengers is currently unknown. A statement from the airport indicated the runway is closed, and they are informing passengers already on-site. Those scheduled to travel later should verify their flight status before arriving. Diversions of incoming flights to other airports have started due to the situation, which is being monitored closely by airport authorities.
All flights are currently suspended from Birmingham Airport due to an aircraft incident. The incident is believed to involve a light aircraft whose landing gear would not deploy.
Following an aircraft incident, the runway is temporarily closed. We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause.
We will keep passengers already at the airport informed, and those due to travel later today are advised to check the status of their flight.
Diversions of incoming flights to alternate airports began immediately. All flights held and runway temporarily closed at Birmingham Airport.
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