iStockFlights have been cancelled and delayed at Inverness Airport after an “issue” with air traffic control equipment.
Passengers were hit disruption from 6am on Monday morning with flights departing to Amsterdam, Heathrow, Stornoway, Gatwick, Sumburgh and Bristol were all either cancelled or delayed.
Arrivals into the airport from Luton and the aforementioned others were also affected, with airlines such as British Airways, Easyjet and Loganair facing disruption.
Passengers reported sitting on the runway for long periods without flights taking off before leaving the plane and returning to the terminal.
A HIAL spokesperson said: “The technical issue is now resolved and Inverness airport is open for flights.
“We apologise for any inconvenience and advise that passengers still check with airlines as the disruption may impact flights today.”
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