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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fox

Luton Airport and RAF Brize Norton runways close in UK heatwave

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Flights have been suspended at Luton Airport due to a runway defect caused by Monday’s high temperatures.

A statement posted to the airport’s Twitter account shortly after 4.20pm reads: “Following today’s high temperatures, a surface defect was identified on the runway.

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