Gatwick Runway Shuts After Plane’s Brakes Overheat
Chaos hit London Gatwick Airport today when a plane departing with hot brakes forced the main runway to close for 50 minutes. The unexpected halt wreaked havoc on flight schedules, sparking delays and cancellations.
Fire Crew Rush In, Flights Diverted
A Gatwick spokesperson said: “The main runway was closed for 50 minutes today (28 June) due to a departing aircraft having hot brakes. Safety is our top priority and London Gatwick’s dedicated airport fire service swiftly attended to support the aircraft. 16 inbound flights were diverted during the closure. The runway is now open and operating as normal.”
Flight Chaos Continues: 23 Cancelled, More Delayed
The disruption didn’t end with the closure. A total of 23 flights were cancelled, with countless others facing delays. Gatwick is working hand-in-hand with airlines and airport partners to ease the fallout and get things back on track.
Passengers are urged to contact their airlines directly for the latest updates. Gatwick reassures travellers that safety remains top priority and all efforts are underway to restore normal service quickly.
