This is the horror moment a flight has to abort landing at Manchester Airport after the area was battered by 60mph winds this morning. Ryanair flight RK3227 from Oslo was due to touch down at 11.05am but windy conditions caused by Storm Éowyn meant the aircraft was forced back into the air. Maps from FlightRadar show the aircraft looping around the airport before finally landing at around 11.52am.
An airport spokesperson said that although there are high winds, these are currently directed along the length of the runway, which was designed in the direction of the prevailing winds. This means that although the wind is strong, it is not currently as disruptive as a crosswind.
In a follow-up statement shared with the Manchester Evening News, the airport urged passengers to regularly check the status of their flights with their airlines due to the potential of cancellations. The spokesperson said: "Although we are not experiencing disruption to our operation as a result of Storm Éowyn, some airlines have cancelled a small number of flights to destinations more significantly affected.
"Passengers due to fly from Manchester Airport today should make sure they regularly check the status of their flights with their airlines. Due to the potential for disruption on the wider transport network, we also advise passengers to check for disruption on their routes to the airport before they leave the house and to allow extra time for their journeys. Our teams – including our dedicated resilience team and our customer service colleagues – are on hand, as always, to help passengers in the event of any disruption.".
