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Cardiff Airport runway closed after Aer Lingus aircraft tyre bursts Cardiff Airport runway reopens after Aer Lingus tyre bursts
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The runway at Cardiff Airport has been closed after an aircraft's tyre burst as it landed. The runway at Cardiff Airport has reopened after an aircraft's tyre burst on landing.
Several flights have been diverted or cancelled as a result of the incident.
All 37 passengers on Aer Lingus flight EI3296 from Dublin were able to disembark safely, said an airport spokesman.All 37 passengers on Aer Lingus flight EI3296 from Dublin were able to disembark safely, said an airport spokesman.
Two scheduled inbound flights have been diverted to Bristol as a result of the runway closure.
The airport is advising passengers to check its website for details of flight diversions or delays.The airport is advising passengers to check its website for details of flight diversions or delays.
The incident happened 15:32 BST.The incident happened 15:32 BST.
"During the landing a tyre burst occurred and the aircraft came to a stop on the runway," said Cardiff Airport in a statement."During the landing a tyre burst occurred and the aircraft came to a stop on the runway," said Cardiff Airport in a statement.
The airport runway has been closed while the recovery of the aircraft is underway. The airport runway was closed while the recovery of the aircraft is underway.
"The airport remains open however no flights are arriving or departing at this time," said the statement. It reopened at 17:34 and the airport is now fully operational.
"Inbound flights have been diverted, passengers due to depart will be updated regularly on progress." Several flights have been diverted or cancelled, and may be operating with a delay whilst operations return to normal, said the airport.
Anybody travelling through Cardiff Airport is advised to check in as normal and contact their airline if they have any questions.Anybody travelling through Cardiff Airport is advised to check in as normal and contact their airline if they have any questions.