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After a Jetstar flight was seen ‘sliding’ across the runway at Christchurch Airport this morning, reports are in saying the runway has been cleaned and is now open for business again.
“The main runway (02/20) at Christchurch Airport has now reopened,” says a statement from the airport.
“There was incident with an arriving Jetstar aircraft at 7.45am this morning. Police have confirmed there were no injuries to those onboard.
“The runway has now been carefully inspected and cleaned, and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission has cleared its reopening.
“The terminal remained open throughout the morning. The airfield was closed to aircraft until the crosswind runway (11/29) reopened at 9am.”
The latest flight information is available at: www.christchurchairport.co.nz
