All flights cancelled at Belfast City Airport after plane has landing issue

All flights have been cancelled to and from Belfast City Airport after a plane had an issue while landing.

The Aer Lingus regional carrier had no passengers onboard and four crew members.

Emergency services were on hand to assist them on the runway which has now been closed.

As a result, there will be no flights for the rest of the day.

Some journeys have been rediverted to Belfast International Airport, although in a post on X, the airport said it was "close to capacity".

A spokesperson from Belfast City Airport said: “At around 16:00 today, Sunday 22 December, an Aer Lingus regional flight, operated by Emerald Airlines, had an incident on landing at Belfast City Airport.

"This was a positioning fight with no passengers but 4 crew members onboard. The airport’s emergency procedures were enacted.

"The runway is currently closed and will be for the rest of the day. Passengers are asked to contact their airline.”

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