Gloucestershire Airport closed after aircraft overshot the runway

The airport posted a statement on social media.

Terminal Building at Gloucestershire Airport.
Author: Lauren JonesPublished 23rd Oct 2024

Gloucestershire Airport is closed until further notice following an incident where a light aircraft overshot the runway.

Posting on X - the airport says it happened yesterday evening.

The airport says their Emergency Plan was "immediately activated" and emergency services were called.

We are told no injuries have been reported and the Air Accident Investigation Branch has been told.

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