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The runway at Birmingham International Airport has been closed due to heavy snow, with passengers and those meeting them warned to expect delays. Passengers flying from Birmingham International Airport have been told to expect delays after the runway was closed due to heavy snow.
The runway is not expected to be open before midnight, but airport bosses are due to review the situation at 2200. The runway was not expected to reopen before midnight but airport bossed were due to review the situation.
A total of 19 flights have been delayed with no update expected until shortly before midnight. One flight, to Dublin, is cancelled. A total of 19 flights have been delayed with no update expected until shortly before midnight. One flight, to Dublin, was cancelled.
Some flights have been diverted away from Birmingham. Some flights have been diverted and disruption was expected on Friday.
Heavy snow is expected to build up to 2cm to 5cm in some places. Heavy snow is expected to build up to 2cm (0.8in) to 5cm (2in) in some places.
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the West Midlands, with drivers advised to take extra care on the roads. The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the West Midlands with drivers advised to take extra care on the roads.