NORWICH — Norwich Airport has been forced to close to air traffic temporarily, with flights to and from the airport cancelled during the closure period.

The airport is scheduled to close between 8am and 1pm on Friday, 21 August, causing disruption for passengers travelling through the Norfolk airport.

Passengers have been advised to check their flight arrangements directly with airlines before travelling to the airport.

The disruption affects scheduled flights during the temporary closure window and could create knock-on delays depending on how quickly services resume.

Norwich Airport is an important regional transport hub serving Norfolk and surrounding areas, making unexpected operational disruption significant for both passengers and businesses.

Airports can face substantial logistical challenges when flights are cancelled, including aircraft scheduling, passenger transfers and subsequent timetable changes.

The temporary closure comes during a busy summer travel period, when airports across Britain are handling high passenger demand.

Travellers with flights scheduled around the affected period are expected to face the greatest uncertainty.

Passengers should monitor airline and airport updates for the latest information before setting out.

Further operational updates will determine how quickly normal flight schedules can resume after the temporary closure.