- On the morning of December 5, 2025, all flights at Edinburgh Airport were grounded due to an ongoing IT issue affecting its air traffic control systems.
- The disruption, which appears to be isolated to Edinburgh, has caused major delays and long waits for passengers.
- According to a spokesperson, teams are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, and passengers have been advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest updates.
All flights at Edinburgh Airport have been grounded due to an ongoing IT issue affecting air traffic control. The issue, which is believed to only be affecting Edinburgh Airport, has seen all flights at Scotland’s busiest airport grounded this morning (December 5).
Passengers have been advised to contact their airline for the latest update but many who are at the airport are facing long waits.
— Edinburgh Airport (@EDI_Airport) December 5, 2025
A spokesperson for Edinburgh Airport said: “Due to an IT issue with our air traffic control provider, no flights are currently operating from Edinburgh Airport.
“Teams are working on the issue and will resolve as soon as possible. We will provide updates when possible – please contact your airline for the latest information on your flight.”
UPD: Flights resume at Edinburgh airport after air traffic control issue
Flights are resuming at Edinburgh airport after it suspended operations on Friday morning because of an IT issue in air traffic control.
— Edinburgh Airport (@EDI_Airport) December 5, 2025
