Europe is facing airport closures due to severe weather conditions. Budapest Airport cited safety risks from black ice and extreme icing for its temporary closure. Vienna Airport also closed runways temporarily due to icy conditions. Bratislava Airport and Václav Havel Airport in Prague experienced brief closures and delays.
Václav Havel Airport in Prague operated in a limited mode due to freezing rain, causing delays and cancellations. Although operations were eventually restored, flight delays are expected to continue. The weather system affecting central and eastern Europe brought snow and freezing rain, leading to widespread disruptions.
Recently, Storm Goretit caused chaos in the UK, resulting in airport closures and flight cancellations. In Finland, extreme cold temperatures led to flight cancellations, leaving tourists stranded. The situation remains challenging for travelers across Europe due to the icy weather conditions.