Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePassengers flying from Bristol airport have been warned to expect disruption after suspected lightning strikes damaged its air traffic control systems. The airport temporarily closed to passengers on Monday evening due to "complex damage" caused by a thunderstorm. Bristol airport said: “Unfortunately, flights had to be cancelled and diverted during this time, and we’re sorry to all passengers who suffered disruption caused by the weather event.”It added: “We’ll be working with NATS to fully understand what happened, but early indications are that several lightning strikes caused damage to equipment.”Passengers are advised to check their airline's app or website for the latest updates before travelling to Bristol Airport. In fullFlights suspended from UK airport after thunderstorms damage air traffic controlThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Bristol Airport flights cancelled after thunderstorms damage equipment
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePassengers flying from Bristol airport have been warned to expect disruption after suspected lightning strikes damaged its air traffic control systems. The airport temporarily closed to passengers on Monday evening due to "complex damage" caused by a thunderstorm. Bristol airport said: “Unfortunately, flights had to be cancelled and diverted during this time, and we’re sorry to all passengers who suffered disruption caused by the weather event.”It added: “We’ll be working with NATS to fully understand what happened, but early indications are that several lightning strikes caused damage to equipment.”Passengers are advised to check their airline's app or website for the latest updates before travelling to Bristol Airport. In fullFlights suspended from UK airport after thunderstorms damage air traffic controlThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
