Liverpool Airport Closed After Private Jet Comes Off Runway

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been closed since this morning following an incident involving a private jet.

The airport confirmed on their website that there was an incident at around 6am this morning when a private jet came off the runway after landing. The runway is expected to be closed until late this afternoon whilst the airport dealt with the incident.

They confirmed that there were three crew and one passenger on board and there we no injuries.

The airport went to on to say that anyone travelling from the airport today is advised to contact their airline for the latest information and assures customers they were doing all they could to resume services as quickly as possible.

The BBC reported that a source at Liverpool Football Club confirmed the private jet was carrying one of the club’s owners, Mike Gordon.

Mr Gordon, who is the president of Fenway Sports Group, was on a flight from Bedford, Massachusetts to Liverpool to attend a regular meeting at the club.

“He was not injured but would like to pass on his appreciation to the staff at Liverpool John Lennon Airport and the emergency services for their amazing work,” the source said.