Technical Problem Completely Shuts Down One of Western Europe's Largest Airports

Edinburgh Airport has been completely closed to takeoffs and landings due to an "IT issue with the air traffic control provider." According to a statement from the airport, crews are working to resolve the issue

Amit Cotler
published 05.12.25 | 14:16 | Updated 05.12.25 | 14:29

Edinburgh Airport. Photo: Shutterstock

An unusual incident occurred at Edinburgh Airport in Scotland. Details are not yet clear.

According to the airport's announcement, due to an IT fault identified at the airport's air traffic control provider at noon today (December 5, 2025), all flights departing and arriving at Edinburgh Airport were halted.

The airport reassured the public that their teams were already "working on the issue and will resolve it as soon as possible", while asking passengers to contact the airlines to check the status of their flights. "We will provide updates when possible," they said.

Further details will be published later.

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