The easyJet flight was diverted 72 miles away with several other flights seen circling the airport.

By Hannah Kane, Deputy News Editor

09:30, Thu, Apr 4, 2024 | UPDATED: 09:30, Thu, Apr 4, 2024

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Flights at the airport can be see circling above (Image: Getty)

An easyJet flight has been forced to divert after a runway at a major UK airport was forced to close. Flights can be seen circling above Edinburgh this morning, with the easyJet plane forced to land 72 miles away at Prestwick Airport.

Shortly before 8am several passengers took to social media after being unable to take off from the capital, with the airport confirming teams were carrying out small repair works.

According to Flight Radar 24, several planes including Ryanair flight from Milan and Malaga, were seen circling the skies above until they were given the all-clear to land.

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