Birmingham Airport, one of the United Kingdom's busiest airports, temporarily closed its runway on August 6, 2025, following an emergency landing by a light aircraft. The incident led to the suspension of all flights, resulting in thousands of passengers being stranded. The closure lasted for several hours before the airport reopened later that evening. Despite the reopening, flight disruptions continued into the following day. The emergency landing and subsequent shutdown highlight the airport's vulnerability to operational interruptions even from short-duration flights.