Edinburgh Airport has been forced to suspend all flight operations this morning following a significant technical failure. The disruption, which began on Friday, 5th December 2025, has led to planes being grounded and widespread cancellations.
Cause of the Widespread Disruption
The airport confirmed the crisis was triggered by an IT issue affecting its air traffic control provider. In an official statement released to the public, airport authorities said: "Due to an IT issue with our air traffic control provider, no flights are currently operating from Edinburgh Airport."
They emphasised that technical teams are actively working to resolve the problem but could not provide a specific timeframe for when normal service might resume. The airport has committed to providing further updates as soon as they become available.
Advice for Affected Passengers
Thousands of travellers have faced severe disruption to their journeys. Edinburgh Airport has directly advised all passengers to contact their airline for the latest information regarding their specific flights.
The airport used its social media channels to spread the warning, posting on X: "If you're travelling with us to @EDI_Airport this morning, please be aware that flights are not currently operating."
Scope and Response
In response to questions from concerned travellers online, the airport clarified that the problem is a localised issue specific to Edinburgh, and not part of a wider national system failure. This confirmation came after a user on X asked if the incident was "localised or National," to which the official account replied succinctly: "Localised."
With the busy December travel period underway, the incident has caused significant inconvenience. The airport's primary focus remains on restoring its critical systems and minimising the impact on the holiday plans of countless passengers.
