Flights from Newcastle International Airport cancelled or diverted due to runway 'defect'

A number of flights from Newcastle International Airport have been cancelled last night (Wednesday, 10 April) following an issue with the runway.

Airport bosses temporarily closed the runway while a 'defect' was inspected.

They've confirmed checks have been completed and the runway has reopened.

Bosses have also issued an apology to any passengers affected.

Five inbound flights were diverted and three outbound flights were cancelled or rescheduled to today (Thursday, 11 April).

A statement from Newcastle International Airport:

'Our runway was closed for a short period last night while a defect was inspected. This was completed as quickly as possible and the runway reopened.

'Unfortunately as a result, five inbound flights opted to divert during the short closure and three outbound flights were cancelled or rescheduled to today.

'Flights are now operating as normal and we apologise to any passengers affected.'

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