Flights at Manchester Airport are facing widespread disruption tonight following reports of a hole in the runway.
Runway briefly taken out of service
An airport representative told the Manchester Evening News that runway one was briefly taken out of service for "routine maintenance" before reopening, though separate reports indicate it is functioning at reduced capacity.
Significant hold-ups for passengers
Flight board data shows significant hold-ups for both arriving and departing services, with numerous scheduled departures delayed by over an hour.
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