Birmingham Airport Closes After a Light Aircraft's Emergency Landing
Emergency landing of a light aircraft shuts Birmingham Airport runway and disrupts flights across the UK.
- Publish date: Wednesday، 06 August 2025 Reading time: two min read
Birmingham Airport in central England temporarily closed its only runway after a small propeller aircraft made an emergency landing on Wednesday, August 6, sparking disruptions across flight operations.
The incident occurred around 1:40 pm local time, when the light aircraft—later identified as a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air, reportedly operated by Woodgate Aviation—declared an in-flight emergency and diverted back to Birmingham instead of continuing to Belfast.
Emergency teams, including West Midlands Police and Hazardous Area Response Team personnel, quickly arrived on scene to assess the situation.
Three occupants were treated at the site, all reportedly released without serious injuries. West Midlands Police confirmed one person suffered minor injuries and that the Civil Aviation Authority had been informed as protocol.
In an official statement on X (formerly Twitter), Birmingham Airport announced, “Following an aircraft incident, the runway is temporarily closed. We apologise for the inconvenience... 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…”
The closure led to widespread flight cancellations and diversions, with estimates suggesting up to 100 departures and arrivals affected. Flights were redirected to airports such as Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands, while passengers were urged to confirm their flight status before heading to the airport.
According to authorities, the runway was expected to remain closed until around 5:30 pm local time (5:00 pm GMT), although no definitive reopening timeline was confirmed at the time.
An investigation led by the Civil Aviation Authority is underway to determine the cause of the in-flight emergency and evaluate aircraft handling procedures. Airport authorities have pledged to provide updates as more information becomes available.
This unexpected event serves as a reminder of aviation's inherent risks and the protocols in place to ensure safety. Passengers scheduled at Birmingham Airport on August 6 are advised to monitor updates closely.
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