Update 8:30 a.m.
The Manhattan Regional Airport reopened shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday, but airport officials warn travelers to use caution around the terminal.
The airport said via Twitter this morning that the primary aeronautical surfaces had been cleared allowing the airport to open. Surfaces in the terminal parking lot have been treated but remain slick due to ice and compacted snow. The first scheduled flight is 12:04 p.m.
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MANHATTAN — Travel by ground has been difficult in the Manhattan area and now air travel is also impossible until sometime Wednesday.
Manhattan Regional Airport announced Tuesday evening it is closed due to cancelled flights and winter weather conditions. According to a release from the airport, staff began treating surfaces but ice continued to accumulate. After the snow/ice mix became more prevalent, the airport say visibility became significantly reduced, prompting canceled flights, and bad weather in Chicago which forced the airport to close.
Airport staff will report back to work early Wednesday morning to begin treating the runway and clearing snow and ice. The airport will reopen prior to the next scheduled flight, though the timing is uncertain and will be dependent on weather conditions. Travelers are encouraged to check with the airline for any flight changes, updates and schedule.
For flight information, please contact American Airlines at www.aa.com or 800-733-2300. For information about Manhattan Regional Airport visit flymhk.com or call 785-587-4560 during regular business hours.
