Severe Weather Disrupts Operations at London Airports
On June 28, 2026, intense thunderstorms affected air traffic control and ground operations at London Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The storm conditions led to a significant slowdown and interruptions in flight handling, impacting overall airport functioning through the day.
Flight Disruptions Leave Thousands of Passengers Stranded
The adverse weather resulted in cancellations spanning hundreds of scheduled flights at these two key UK airports. As a consequence, it has been reported that roughly 40,000 passengers were left stranded on site due to the interruption in flight services. The scale of disruption has caused considerable inconvenience for travelers attempting to depart or arrive through Heathrow and Gatwick.
Passengers affected
by these cancellations are advised to check the latest updates from their airlines and airport information sources. Travelers should anticipate longer wait times and prepare accordingly as recovery efforts continue in response to the weather-related delays.
