Birmingham Airport will slowly get back to normal after it reopened around 16:00 today following a suspension of all operations, and buildings being evacuated after a security incident. The police have said the evacuation is a "precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff."
The airport confirmed at 13:34 today that all flights had been halted due to what West Midlands Police have described as reports of suspicious vehicles on site. An airport spokesperson said: “West Midlands Police is currently dealing with an ongoing incident on-site. Airport operations are currently impacted, and passengers should not come to the airport at this time. The Airport’s social channels will be updated as and when the situation changes. For passengers with immediate flights this afternoon they should contact their airline and check the Airport’s website for updates.”
Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport and to contact their airline for more details and to rearrange travel plans. Transport for West Midlands confirmed that buses were currently not able to stop at the airport, but Birmingham International stops are being served as normal.
A passenger has told ITV News Central they have been evacuated to a hall at the NEC and there is a bomb squad on-site at the airport.
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#INCIDENT | Birmingham Airport is currently being evacuated following a report of suspicious vehicle.
— West Midlands Police (@WMPolice) October 23, 2024
This is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff. pic.twitter.com/FG4Gbp6GAF
West Midlands Fire Service confirmed this afternoon it had been advised of the incident today around 12:20 and that officers are "working closely with police, ambulance, and airport staff. Local resources are on standby, ready to provide additional support if needed."
The latest update from a Birmingham Airport spokesperson: “Following a police investigation, some passengers were evacuated and we had to suspend departing flights for a couple of hours. That investigation has now concluded, and operations will slowly be returning to normal. All passengers are advised to check latest flight information from their airline.
Whilst we apologise for any inconvenience and disruption, the safety and security of everyone at the airport was our number one priority as we worked through this incident with police partners.”