All flights in and out of Bristol Airport have reportedly been cancelled this evening, just hours before the weekend is due to begin. Reports online suggest the closure is due to "emergency repairs".
Diversions to other airports
Airport Webcams said on X that inbound flights are diverted to London Gatwick, Birmingham and Cardiff airports. Flight Radar 24 suggests all flights are being diverted. The Express has contacted Bristol Airport for comment.
Live coverage
Welcome to our live coverage of the disruption at Bristol Airport. All flights have reportedly been cancelled after emergency runway repairs forced the airport to close, with inbound aircraft diverted to London Gatwick, Birmingham and Cardiff.
We'll bring you all the latest developments, official updates and passenger reaction as we get them.
