Manchester Airport experienced significant disruptions due to heavy snow, forcing runway closures for several hours on three consecutive days. Although the closures were temporary, resulting in flight delays and cancellations, the airport has since resumed normal operations.
As temperatures plummeted across the UK, Manchester Airport faced significant disruption after it was forced to close its runways for several hours on three consecutive days due to heavy snow.
While normal flight schedules have since resumed, delays and cancellations can be devastating for passengers, whether it's impacting routine travel plans or a long-awaited holiday abroad. When temperatures are closer to freezing point, snow is wetter, which means it's more likely to turn into slush and ice, making it more slippery and more difficult to clear. When temperatures are lower than -2C, snow is drier and easier to clear.
Ice is a particular issue for runways as the temperature of the ground at night is colder than the air, meaning any moisture on the ground can soon turn into ice, even if its warmer than 0C. Unlike on roads and pavements, grit can’t be used as it can damage aircraft. The airport also has nine tractor-mounted ploughs, six snow brushes and three de-icers, used to spread de-icing fluid on runways and taxiways. Five gritters are also used on roads and walkways, but not on parts of the airfield used by aircraft.
SNOW AIRPORT DELAYS CANCELLATIONS MANCHESTER
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