London airspace has been closed until 7pm today due to a computer failure.
UK air traffic management service NATS posted on its website that “a technical problem has been reported at Swanwick air traffic control centre.”
The provider apologized for delays and said its response team was on the case.
NATS can confirm that a technical problem has been reported at Swanwick ATC centre. More information at http://t.co/33JCopLGeR
— NATS (@NATSPressOffice) December 12, 2014
Heathrow Airport also tweeted that there has been severe delays due to the power outage:
Flights are currently experiencing delays due to a power outage at NATS control centre affecting UK airspace. Further updates to follow.
— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) December 12, 2014
NATS statement added that “every possible action is being taken to assist in resolving the situation and to confirm the details.”
