Flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after air traffic control outage
Services resumed this morning but there have been knock-on delays, diversions and cancellations to flights.
www.bbc.comHere are the latest updates on Edinburgh Airport based on recent reporting:
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On December 4–5, 2025, Edinburgh Airport suspended all flights due to an IT issue affecting the air traffic control provider, causing a temporary standstill in departures and arrivals. Flights began resuming later that day, but there were knock-on delays and cancellations throughout the day. [news coverage from STV, The Independent, ITV, BBC, and other outlets][2][4][5]
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By the morning of December 5, 2025, services had restarted, with some flights still facing delays, diversions, or cancellations as the air traffic control system recovered and airline operations adjusted. Passengers were advised to check with their airlines for individual flight status. [BBC live updates, BBC article, ITV][4][7]
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The incident involved an IT fault at the airport’s air traffic control provider, causing a temporary halt in operations and then a phased return to service as systems were restored and safety checks completed. [BBC, ITV, Independent][2][4]
Would you like me to pull the very latest live status for specific flights or routes from Edinburgh Airport right now? If you want, I can also summarize what happened, the typical impact on schedules, and any official statements from the airport or the IT provider.
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