ALL planes leaving Gatwick Airport have been grounded causing chaos for passengers.
A Boeing 787 aircraft is reportedly stuck on the runway and the technical issue is currently being investigated, it is understood.
Staff are working to resume flights as quickly as possible after the runway closed at 1.40pm today.
A London Gatwick spokesperson said: “Due to a technical issue with a departing aircraft, our runway is currently closed.
“Our teams are working to move the aircraft and resume operations as quickly as possible. As always, safety and security is our number one priority.”
Airport officials have informed customers to still travel to the airport on time for their flights.
The Sun understands the plane is a flight to New York which was due to take off just after 1pm.
It appears to be on the runway surrounded by several fire engines.
One passenger returning from the Isle of Man said on X: “I’m stuck on a plane returning from the IOM to Gatwick after jawbone surgery yesterday.. exhausted.
“The plane has diverted to Luton..I’d rather get out and catch a train back to London!”
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The grounded plane has caused chaos with many EasyJet flights being reportedly sent to other airports.
Another added: “Gatwick Airport any idea what is happening? I am stuck on your runway with no information.”