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