Heathrow and Gatwick Among Airports Hit by Air Traffic Control Problems

Departures from a number of UK airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, have been affected by a technical problem linked to air traffic control provider Nats, the BBC reported.

The disruption is affecting outbound flights, according to the report, though the full scope of the impact on schedules was not immediately detailed.

Nats is the main provider of air traffic control services in the United Kingdom, managing flights across UK airspace and at major airports.

Further details on the cause of the technical problem, the number of flights affected, and the expected duration of the disruption were not immediately available.

This is a developing story and further information may follow as it becomes available.