A Jet2 Boeing 737-800 temporarily left the runway at Birmingham Airport (BHX) on Sunday, 25 October 2026, after landing in high winds generated by Storm Boelo. The aircraft, arriving from Venice, veered left onto the grass before returning to the tarmac.
What Happened to Flight LS1310
Birmingham Mail reports that the aircraft was seen touching down and then veering sharply to the left, leaving the runway and moving onto the surrounding grass. Footage shared on social media captured bystanders reacting with audible shock, with voices heard saying "whoa" and "I've never seen that before."
Jet2 confirmed the runway excursion in a statement to the BBC. A spokesperson said: "Flight LS1310 from Venice to Birmingham temporarily moved off the runway after landing at Birmingham Airport earlier this afternoon, due to exceptional weather conditions caused by Storm Boelo. The aircraft immediately returned to the runway and has now taxied to the stand. We can confirm that everyone has disembarked as normal."
The Storm Behind the Disruption
Storm Boelo, described by Birmingham Mail as the second named storm of the season, struck the UK on Sunday with winds peaking at 60 to 70mph in many areas and reaching 80mph in exposed coastal spots. The highest recorded gust was 82mph on the island of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides, measured at around 4am on Sunday morning, according to the Met Office.
In the Midlands, the Met Office forecast wind gusts of up to 33mph in Birmingham. An amber warning for wind remained in place until 9pm on Sunday across parts of the UK.
Birmingham Airport Delays Across the Board
The storm caused widespread disruption at Birmingham Airport well before the runway excursion. Birmingham Mail reports that all 20 flights visible on the online departures board at the time of writing had been delayed before eventually departing.
Among the affected services, an easyJet flight to Hurghada departed at 1.40pm instead of its scheduled 12.25pm. The 1.30pm KLM service to Amsterdam did not leave until 4.01pm, a delay of more than two and a half hours. An easyJet flight to Edinburgh, scheduled at 1.40pm, took off at 3.33pm.
Wider Impact Across the Midlands
The storm's effects extended well beyond the airport. Birmingham Mail reports that 77 homes in Bickenhill, Birmingham lost power on Sunday afternoon, along with more than 100 homes in Burford, Worcestershire, and 109 in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warwickshire. SP Electricity North West reported that more than 57,000 homes in Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Cumbria had been left without power across the wider storm zone.
Rail services also suffered. CrossCountry trains between Birmingham New Street and Nuneaton were cancelled after a tree fell on the line. West Midlands Railway services between Four Oaks and Lichfield Trent Valley were suspended in both directions for the same reason, though the line subsequently reopened.
Wild Zoological Park in Wolverhampton closed after being, in its own words posted on social media, "absolutely battered by wind," with a keeper struck by a falling branch, though the keeper was reported to be uninjured.
What Jet2 Has Said
Jet2's statement was precise in its scope: the airline confirmed the aircraft moved off the runway, returned to it immediately, and that all passengers disembarked normally. The airline attributed the event to "exceptional weather conditions" caused by Storm Boelo. No injuries have been reported in connection with the runway excursion.
Readers with an interest in Jet2's fleet can explore further detail through the Aircraft Search tool.
The Bottom Line
The runway excursion of flight LS1310 is the most significant aviation incident from Storm Boelo's passage through the Midlands on Sunday. Jet2 has moved quickly to confirm the basic facts and reassure passengers, and the aircraft returned to stand without reported injury. The broader disruption at Birmingham Airport, with every visible departure delayed, reflects how severely the storm affected operations across the afternoon.
This incident has been logged on our Squawk 7700 hub, where you can follow the live emergency board and browse the incident archive. We will update our coverage if Jet2 or investigators release further information.
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