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Sumburgh Airport to re-open after snow disruption





Sumburgh Airport is expected to re-open by 11.30am after snow caused disruption this morning (Monday).

Flights to and from Shetland have been delayed by up to three hours.

Airport staff clearing the snow at Sumburgh Airport. Photo: Ronnie Robertson.
Airport staff clearing the snow at Sumburgh Airport. Photo: Ronnie Robertson.

In a statement, Highlands and Islands Airports Limited said the airport had been "closed" due to the weather but will re-open before noon.

Footage from Shetland Webcams shows Sumburgh staff working to clear the runways and essential areas, so they can resume normal service.


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