Birmingham Airport (BHX) in the United Kingdom (UK) has been evacuated and flights suspended amid a police incident involving a “suspicious vehicle”.
According to Birmingham Airport, officers from West Midlands Police are currently dealing with an incident and passengers are being advised not to attend the airport.
In a statement on October 23, 2024, West Midlands Police said that evacuation was a “precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff”.
A Birmingham Airport spokesperson said: “Airport operations are currently impacted, and passengers should not come to the airport at this time. The Airport’s social channels will be updated as and when the situation changes. For passengers with immediate flights this afternoon they should contact their airline and check the Airport’s website for updates.”
According to local news websites, passengers in cars were being turned away from the airport and crowds of people were seen leaving the terminals.
Something g going v down at BHX. @bbcwm pic.twitter.com/ByGrtiJyZs
— Ian Pugh (@picopugh) October 23, 2024
So far, no airlines appear to have advised passengers of alternative arrangements or confirmed how their flights will be affected.
Birmingham Airport is an operating base for easyJet, Jet2.com, Ryanair and TUI Airways.
Around 11 million passengers used Birmingham Airport in 2023 representing an increase of 19.63% compared to 2022.
AeroTime will bring you more on this developing story…