Leeds Bradford Airport: Live snow updates as flights delayed by hours and buses cancelled after heavy snowfall
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An amber warning from the Met Office for snow has been in place since yesterday (Thursday) afternoon and lasts until midday today.
The Met Office has warned that “significant disruption” is expected on the roads, trainlines and at Leeds Bradford Airport and that power cuts are expected. On Thursday, dozens of schools sent students home early and there was disruption city-wide.
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Hide AdMeanwhile, a number of flights at Leeds Bradford Airport have been hit by hours of delays following the heavy snowfall.
Some made the most of the cold weather, either taking walks in the snow covered or parks or, in one brave man’s case, having a cold water swim.
For the latest weather updates in Leeds today follow our live blog below.
Live updates as heavy snow causes disruption and cancellations at Leeds Bradford Airport
Flights now airbourne
According to the Leeds Bradford Airport website, some flights that were set to leave this morning have now left the runway and are airbourne - over five years after they were scheduled to leave.
Statement from Leeds Bradford Airport
A spokesperson for Leeds Bradford Airport has provided the following information for passengers regarding today’s disruption:
- At present, LBA is open, however, adverse weather conditions have caused disruption to flight schedules.
- LBA is working with airline and airport partners to ensure passengers can still travel safely.
- Passengers should check with their airline or tour operator for the status of their flights.
- Passengers can also check our arrivals and departures page on the LBA website for live updates.
- Passengers should check local travel advice and Highways England for access to the airport and its surrounding roads.
Departures board shows delays and cancellations
The below picture of the departures board at Leeds Bradford Airport has been sent from a passenger waiting to board his flight to Tenerife.
Cancelled departure flights from LBA
Below are details on some of the four cancelled departure flights from Leeds Bradford Airport this morning:
07:50 Wroclaw W61816 Wizz Air Hungary Cancelled - Go To Gate 1
08:20 Krakow W65014 Wizz Air Hungary Cancelled - Go To Gate 1
08:30 Dublin EI3391 Aer Lingus Cancelled - Go To Gate 2
10:05 Amsterdam KL1546 KLM Cancelled - Go To Gate 1
Warning of disruption on the roads
Leeds City Council has warned residents to expect disruption on the roads and school closures.
Flight delays at Leeds Bradford
The latest information for flights from Leeds Bradford Airport show that all flights that were scheduled to depart this morning have been delayed. One Wizz Airline flight set to leave yesterday evening for Bucharest is also yet to depart.
Heavy snow hampers journeys on M62 in West Yorkshire
National Highways have released the below statement about delays on the M62:
National Highways is advising drivers that one lane remains closed on the M62 in West Yorkshire while gritters and ploughs continue to treat the road.
Work has been taking place since 3.50am this morning on the M62 westbound between junctions 23 (Huddersfield W) and 22 (Denshaw). While lane 2 reopened at 5.12am, lane 3 is still closed, with four miles of congestion and 30-minute delays.
After yesterday’s severe weather alert National Highways staff spent the day spreading salt on key routes in preparation for the testing conditions. The alert continued into this morning.
National Highways is asking everyone travelling in the region to consider if their journey is essential and to go prepared.
Further information is available from National Highways by visiting www.trafficengland.com and the Twitter account @HighwaysNWEST. For urgent real-time assistance, our 24/7 contact centre team is able to provide up-to-the minute information on 0300 123 5000.
All Leeds Bradford Airport Buses suspended
Flyer Buses, which operates the routes to and from Leeds Bradford Airport, has confirmed that all lines are currently suspended.