Off-Island travel impacted after heavy UK snowfall

Runways temporarily shut at Liverpool and Manchester airports

Residents planning to travel off-Island today may be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Much of the UK is blanketed in snow and ice this morning after an arctic blast brought freezing temperatures overnight.

Liverpool and Manchester airports have temporarily closed their runways because of snow.

In a statement, a Liverpool Airport said: "Due to snow, the runway is temporarily closed but the airport remains open, please contact your airline for flight information. We are working hard to clear the runway and will provide an update at 07:45."

Meanwhile, Manchester Airport said: "Our runways are temporarily closed due to heavy snow, as our teams work hard to clear them as quickly as possible.

"The safety of our passengers is our top priority, and we appreciate your patience during this time. Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow extra travel time today.

"We will update you as soon as possible. Thank you."

There has been no official word from the Isle of Man Airport yet, and the 8:15am flight to Liverpool from Ronaldsway currently is not showing as delayed on the airport website, but it does state that more information will be available at 8:15am.

Ahead of the adverse weather, Loganair offered passengers the opportunity to swap their flights.

*UPDATE 7.40AM*

Ronaldsway Airport has issued a statement saying: "Our airport is currently operational, but some UK airports are temporarily closed, which may cause flight disruptions today.

"Stay updated with your airline for the latest information [and] allow extra time for your journey to the airport.

"Thank you for your patience and understanding!"

*UPDATE 8AM*

The 8:15am flight to Liverpool from Ronaldsway is now delayed.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has issued the following update: "Due to snow, the runway is temporarily closed but the airport remains open, please contact your airline for flight information. We are working hard to clear the runway and will provide an update at 08:45."

*UPDATE 8.45AM*

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has issued the following update: "The runway is still temporarily closed but the airport remains open, contact your airline for flight information. The airport teams are working hard to clear the runway and will provide an update at 09:45."

Runways at Manchester Airport remain shut too as they continue to try and clear the airfield "after continued heavy snow in the last hour".

*UPDATE 9AM*

The 9.20am Loganair flight to Manchester has been cancelled.

*UPDATE 9.45AM*

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has issued the following update: "The runway will be open at 10:15, there are delays to flights so please contact your airline directly."

*UPDATE 10AM*

Manchester Airport statement: "Our runways are now open, but as a result of the earlier closure, some departures and arrivals may still experience delays as our teams work de-ice aircraft and clear walkways.

"Please check with your airline for the latest flight information and allow extra travel time today. htank you for your patience and understanding.

We would like to thank our teams for their hard work in getting the runways operational again."

*UPDATE 12.45PM*

Several flights at Ronaldsway Airport have now been impacted by weather conditions over in the UK.

Whilst most of the snowfall here appears to have been isolated to higher ground, National Highways has a severe weather alert in place for snow for England until midnight tonight.

They have warned that up to 25cm of snow could hit roads in northern England.

It's been affecting airports across the UK, with runways shut for several hours this morning.

The knock-on delays and cancellations have seen several flights to and from the Isle of Man delayed or cancelled.

The airport has thanked people for their patience and says the best place to check for updates is directly with your airline.