Severe storm conditions on June 29, 2026, have caused disruptions affecting more than 900 flights at the UK’s two major airports, Heathrow and Gatwick. These interruptions consist of both flight delays and cancellations occurring throughout the day.
At Heathrow and Gatwick airports, extensive weather-related disruptions have impacted scheduled flight operations, with the storms contributing to significant delays and grounding of numerous flights. This widespread disturbance reflects the challenges posed by intense summer thunderstorms to the UK’s airspace management.
Thousands of passengers have been affected by the disruptions at both airports, facing delays or cancellations as a result of the storm’s
influence on operations. The event highlights the susceptibility of UK airspace to rapid weather changes, affecting the flow of air traffic and passenger travel on the current date.
