A private jet has skidded off the runway at London’s Biggin Hill Airport as the Arctic blast pounds the UK with snow and ice, causing major disruption across roads, rails, and airports.
Jet Slides Off Runway Before Takeoff
The aircraft, a Cessna registered D-ISCV, was set to fly from Biggin Hill to Geneva. Eyewitnesses say the jet may have aborted takeoff, slipping off the runway just before leaving the ground.
Locals report inbound flights were being diverted shortly after the incident unfolded.
A Biggin Hill Airport spokesperson told UKNIP: “We can confirm a runway excursion took place earlier today, 6 January 2026. No one was injured.
“The AAIB was informed immediately and all flight activity was halted in line with safety procedures. Recovery of the aircraft is underway and expected to be completed later today.”
UK Grits Teeth for More Snow and Ice Mayhem
Britain is bracing for a harsh week of wintry weather after the Met Office issued amber and yellow warnings across the country, forecasting up to six inches of snow in some areas.
- Hundreds of schools remain shut across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland due to dangerous road conditions.
- Further ice warnings are set from midnight until 10am tomorrow, affecting most of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
- Sub-zero temperatures are adding to the travel headaches nationwide.
Rail Travel Hit Hard by Snow and Ice
Scottish regions under amber warnings expect 5-10cm of fresh snow, with higher grounds possibly seeing up to 15cm.
Glasgow’s subway was halted this morning after ice caused a power failure on the third rail.
LNER today warned passengers not to travel between Edinburgh and Aberdeen until after 2pm, with some services starting from Edinburgh instead of Aberdeen. ScotRail warned of ongoing heavy snow disruption across northern routes and the Highlands.
In the north west, Merseyrail Wirral and Northern lines face cancellations affecting connections to Southport, Headbolt Lane, Ormskirk, Hunts Cross, Ellesmere Port, and Chester.
Commuters are urged to check before travelling as travel chaos continues to grip the UK amid this biting Arctic blast.
