Nine Flights Diverted as Sudden Runway Closure Hits London Gatwick

Nine flights bound for London Gatwick were forced to divert on Wednesday after a sudden closure of the airport’s runway caused significant disruption to air traffic.

Aircraft preparing to land at the busy hub were either diverted to other airports or placed into holding patterns, leaving hundreds of passengers affected by delays and altered travel plans.

The incident, which occurred during what is typically a high-traffic period, highlights the vulnerability of major airports to unexpected operational issues. Gatwick, the UK’s second-busiest airport, has not yet released details on the cause of the runway closure or the expected duration of the disruption.

Passengers have been advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates on diverted flights and revised schedules.