Planes Unable to Land on the Northern Runway of London Heathrow Airport Due to Due to Smoke

Heathrow Northern Runway Closed by Massive Smoke Plume – Flights Diverted and Delayed

Heathrow Northern Runway Smoke Disruption: Planes Circle Indefinitely Amid Safety FearsLondon, November 26 - London Heathrow Airport, Europe's busiest aviation hub, ground to a partial halt on November 25, 2025, as thick plumes of smoke from a suspected fire forced the closure of its critical northern runway. Incoming flights, including long-haul jets from New York and Dubai, were barred from landing on the 09L/27R strip, one of two parallel run…

Planes unable to land on the northern runway of London Heathrow airport due to due to smoke

Operations at London Heathrow Airport are facing significant disruption on Tuesday after a large fire in West London sent thick smoke near the airport. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) declared the blaze a major incident as more than 150 firefighters and 25 fire engines were deployed to tackle the rapidly spreading fire at a commercial building in the area. According to LFB, crews are dealing with the “suspected presence of fireworks and cylinders”…