Air Traffic Control Issue Briefly Grounds Flights at Edinburgh Airport

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jenny GrossDecember 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM

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On Friday, December 5, 2025, flights at Edinburgh Airport in Scotland were temporarily grounded due to a technical issue with its air traffic control provider. The disruption lasted approximately one hour, beginning before 9:39 a.m. local time, after which flights resumed. While the issue appeared isolated to Edinburgh Airport, Scotland's busiest, it caused delays and diversions, including a Delta Air Lines flight from New York being rerouted to Dublin. Passengers were advised to check with their airlines for updated flight information, with initial delays averaging 45 minutes for arrivals and over an hour for departures, though these delays eased later in the morning.

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Edinburgh Airport

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