ALL planes leaving Gatwick Airport have been grounded causing chaos for passengers.
A Boeing 787 aircraft was reportedly stuck on the runway and the technical issue is currently being investigated, it is understood.
Staff worked 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 was a flight to New York which was due to take off just after 1pm.
It appeared to be on the runway surrounded by several fire engines but has now been cleared.
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!”
The grounded plane 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.”
It comes after a water outage at the airport last month where passengers were left without running water.
The airport was left unable to flush toilets, wash their hands and refill bottles for several hours.
The outage was caused by a burst water main, which has affected the supply to the airport.
One source told The Sun at the time: “There were no announcements, they just started turning away everyone at the restaurants.
“Water fountains weren’t operational either. People are treating the toilets like portaloos at a festival, its going to be a biohazard soon.”
The water in the area is covered by SES Water, which covers parts of Surrey, Kent and London.
The airport chaos came just weeks after a similar water outage left the airport with no running water, toilets or bars.
Passengers called it “disgraceful” with images showing vending machines with no water left and dirty toilets.