Edinburgh Airport live: Flights delayed and cancelled after IT issue affected air traffic control

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Flights have now resumed at Edinburgh airport but many were cancelled or delayed as a result of the IT outage.

According to the airports live departure board the 10:25 am flight to Gatwick was cancelled and flights to Prague, Lanzarote, Krakow, Malaga and Belfast were all delayed.

Some by more than two hours.

Arrivals were also impacted with flights from Bristol, Istanbul and Stansted diverted.

A spokesman for Edinburgh Airport said: “Flights at Edinburgh Airport have now resumed following the IT issue with ANS, our air traffic control provider.

“We thank passengers for their patience and understanding.”

According to the airports live departure and arrivals boards, many flights have been cancelled or diverted.

Some passengers have reported being stuck in planes on the runway.

A spokesperson at Edinburgh Airport said passengers should contact their airlines for any updates.

Edinburgh Airport has suspended all incoming and outgoing flights following an air traffic control outage.

It said in a statement: “Due to an IT issue with our air traffic control provider, no flights are currently operating from Edinburgh Airport.

“Teams are working on the issue and will resolve as soon as possible.

“We will provide updates when possible – please contact your airline for the latest information on your flight.”