Birmingham Airport returning to normal following police incident
Flights were halted, and passengers were told to stay away.
Last updated 23rd Oct 2024
Birmingham Airport have said operations are now returning back to normal, following a police investigation.
The airport had been evacuated, as West Midlands Police were dealing with an incident in relation to a suspicious vehicle.
Flights had also been halted, with some passengers saying they were stuck on the runway.
The airport were asking passengers to not come to the premises at this time.
West Midlands Police stated on their website that "this is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff."
A Birmingham Airport spokesperson said: “West Midlands Police is currently dealing with an ongoing incident on-site.
"Airport operations are currently impacted, and passengers should not come to the airport at this time.
"The Airport’s social channels will be updated as and when the situation changes. For passengers with immediate flights this afternoon they should contact their airline and check the Airport’s website for updates.”
West Midlands Fire Service also confirmed they were also on site.
They'd posted on X that "two officers are currently on site, working closely with police, ambulance, and airport staff.
"Local resources are on standby, ready to provide additional support if needed."
Videos circulating online were showing that passengers were currently being moved into one of the halls at the NEC.