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

A MAJOR UK Airport has been forced to stop all flights to clear “heavy snow” as the cold snap continues to batter Britain. Manchester Airport runways are temporarily blocked off this

The A555 Manchester Airport relief road also remains shut following the recent flooding and icy weather. While several schools have remained closed. A statement by the airport reads: "Our runways are closed due to significant levels of snow, as our teams work hard to clear them as quickly as possible.

Travel disruption to road and rail services are likely on Thursday in areas with yellow warnings, as well as the potential for accidents in icy places, the Met Office has said.

Commuters are being warned of icy roads and travel disruption, as temperatures plummeted again overnight across the UK. Fresh weather warnings have been issued, with snow, ice and fog forecast across southern England, Wales, Northern Ireland and northern Scotland on Thursday.

Manchester Airport has closed its runways after a dumping of heavy snow. Rather unexpected snowfall landed on much of Greater Manchester this morning (January 9).

Travel disruption to road and rail services are likely on Thursday in the warning areas, as well as the potential for accidents in icy places, the Met Office has said.

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.

The Met Office urges people to leave extra time to make required trips and plan routes carefully.