All flights were halted at Edinburgh Airport this morning due to an IT issue with air traffic control.
In a post on X the airport announced all flights have now resumed, but many passengers still face delays and cancellations.
According to the airports live departure and arrivals boards, many flights were either diverted or cancelled with some flights facing delays of more than two hours.
In a post on X the airport explained the outage was a localised issue and advised customers to contact their airline for information on their flight.
A spokesman for Edinburgh Airport said: "Flights at Edinburgh Airport have now resumed following the IT issue with ANS, our air traffic control provider.
"We thank passengers for their patience and understanding."
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- All flights suspended from Edinburgh Airport due to an IT issue
- Passengers told to contact their airlines for updates
- Which flights were cancelled or delayed?
- What rights do you have to compensation for cancelled or delayed flights?
Watch: Edinburgh Airport suspends all flights due to IT issue
12:06 , Rebecca WhittakerAir traffic control provider has apologised for the 'inconvenience' of the technical issue
11:46 , Rebecca WhittakerFlights at Edinburgh Airport have now resumed following the IT issue with ANS, air traffic control provider for the airport.
Air Navigations Solutions (ANSL) spokesperson said: “This morning a technical issue affected one of our systems at Edinburgh Airport and it impacted flight operations.
“Our technical capability has now been reinstated and flights have since resumed.
“Safety is our number one priority, and our engineers worked at pace to restore system capability as quickly as possible.
“We regret the inconvenience that this is causing and thank everyone for their patience.”
Flights diverted to Dublin following IT issue
11:43 , Rebecca WhittakerFlight tracking website Flightradar24 said a Delta Air Lines flight from New York JFK to Edinburgh went into a holding pattern above the Scottish capital before being diverted to Dublin.
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Which flights were cancelled or delayed?
10:58 , Rebecca WhittakerFlights have now resumed at Edinburgh airport but many were cancelled or delayed as a result of the IT outage.
According to the airports live departure board the 10:25 am flight to Gatwick was cancelled and flights to Prague, Lanzarote, Krakow, Malaga and Belfast were all delayed.
Some by more than two hours.
Arrivals were also impacted with flights from Bristol, Istanbul and Stansted diverted.
Flights at Edinburgh Airport have now resumed
10:46 , Rebecca WhittakerA spokesman for Edinburgh Airport said: "Flights at Edinburgh Airport have now resumed following the IT issue with ANS, our air traffic control provider.
"We thank passengers for their patience and understanding."
Pictured: Flight radar shows planes at Edinburgh Airport
10:44 , Rebecca Whittaker
Passengers told to contact their airlines for updates
10:35 , Rebecca WhittakerAccording to the airports live departure and arrivals boards, many flights have been cancelled or diverted.
Some passengers have reported being stuck in planes on the runway.
A spokesperson at Edinburgh Airport said passengers should contact their airlines for any updates.
All flights suspended from Edinburgh Airport due to an IT issue
10:32 , Rebecca WhittakerEdinburgh Airport has suspended all incoming and outgoing flights following an air traffic control outage.
It said in a statement: "Due to an IT issue with our air traffic control provider, no flights are currently operating from Edinburgh Airport.
"Teams are working on the issue and will resolve as soon as possible.
“We will provide updates when possible - please contact your airline for the latest information on your flight.”
— Edinburgh Airport (@EDI_Airport) December 5, 2025
