Emergency Declared by Multiple Aircraft Near Gatwick Airport

Incident Overview at Gatwick Airport

In a recent incident at Gatwick Airport, at least ten aircraft in the vicinity issued emergency signals by using the 7700 squawk code, as indicated by flight-tracking data. The specifics of the situation remain unverified.

Several flights scheduled to land at Gatwick were either put into holding patterns or rerouted to alternative airports while the issue was addressed. Reports suggest that a British Airways flight halted on the runway, causing a temporary disruption to airport operations. Fortunately, the aircraft has since vacated the runway, although delays are still ongoing.

The cause of the aircraft's stoppage on the runway has not been disclosed yet. Airport officials have yet to provide further information regarding the incident. Travelers should anticipate potential delays for flights arriving and departing from Gatwick as normal operations are gradually restored.