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Operations were expected to resume on Saturday morning after the repair work was completed. However, the overnight closure created a backlog of flights, with passengers warned to expect continuing disruption even after the runway reopened.
Hundreds of passengers were left stranded after operations were suspended at Bristol Airport in the United Kingdom following the discovery of a defect on its runway.
The disruption began on Friday evening when the airport shut the runway to allow engineers to inspect and repair the affected section. All flights were temporarily suspended, while several incoming aircraft were diverted to other airports.
Bristol Airport said the closure was necessary to enable emergency repairs, stressing that passenger safety remained its priority.
The suspension affected both departing and arriving flights, leaving travellers facing cancellations, diversions and lengthy delays.
Some passengers reported spending hours at the airport as they waited for information about their flights and alternative arrangements.
Operations were expected to resume on Saturday morning after the repair work was completed. However, the overnight closure created a backlog of flights, with passengers warned to expect continuing disruption even after the runway reopened.
The airport advised affected passengers to contact their airlines for the latest information about their flights and arrangements.
The incident comes during the busy summer travel period, when Bristol Airport handles large numbers of holidaymakers travelling to destinations across the UK and Europe.
