The airport was closed leading to Liverpool FC fans returning from Salzburg following the team's 2-0 Champions League win facing disruption to their journey. Another passenger said: "Sat on an easyJet flight waiting to leave John Lennon Airport. John Lennon airport closed until 11:00 for now." Another said: "Liverpool airport has closed the runway. "If anyone is flying there this morning you will need to make other plans #liverpoolairport #Runway #closed."

Source: Daily Mirror December 11, 2019 11:26 UTC