Manchester Airport has been forced to close its runways as heavy snow continues to fall in the area, as passengers are assured its teams are working to clear them as soon as possible

Manchester Airport closed its runways this morning due to the weather. The airport says that 'significant levels of snow' led to the decision at 9am this morning. It came after snowfall has caused travel chaos across Greater Manchester this morning. Temperatures plummeted again in the region as the cold snap continues this week.

Manchester Airport temporarily closed its runways due to heavy snowfall. Although the runways reopened after approximately an hour, the disruption caused delays to some flights. This video shows the runway after reopening,

Flights and arrivals at Manchester Airport are currently suspended due to snow on the runways, Shortly after 9am the airport announced on X, formerly Twitter: “Our runways are temporarily closed due to significant levels of snow, as our teams work hard to clear them as quickly as possible.

Flight schedules have been impacted after the airport had to close its runways temporarily this morning due to 'significant levels of snow'

Manchester Airport's runways are currently closed due to the significant snowfall, with airport staff working to clear them as quickly as possible.

Flights at Manchester Airport have been cancelled following heavy snow. The airport previously closed its runways today, Thursday, January 9 to clear the snow.

A Met Office weather warning for snow and ice covered Wigan, the rest of Greater Manchester was not issued a warning. Snow and ice has led to havoc on many of the regions road, while several schools have closed today.

Manchester Airport's runways have closed following a fresh deluge of snow overnight. The temporary move will allow snow plough teams to move the snow as "quickly as possible", the airport said. It comes after yet more heavy snowfall across Greater Manchester and the wider region,