Flights to and from Aberdeen Airport could be severely affected after all London airspace was declared closed due to a technical fault.
UK air traffic controllers, NATS, have confirmed that a technical problem reported at Swanwick air traffic control centre has caused the problems and London airspace has now been closed until 7pm.
On their website NATS said: “We apologise for any delays and our incident response team has been mobilised.
“Every possible action is being taken to assist in resolving the situation and to confirm the details.
“Further information will be released as it becomes available.”
Planes are now clearing London airspace gathering above Heathrow airport.
Planes are gathering above Heathrow
Aberdeen flights affected as London airspace shut down
