Police have launched an announcement.

Police had been in attendance at Manchester Airport this afternoon (Picture: Getty)
Cops are in attendance at Manchester Airport following a “police incident”. The incident has prompted the closure of the higher and decrease stage forecourts of Terminal 2.
In an announcement, the airport suggested folks dropping off passengers at Terminal 2 to make use of the free drop-off space within the JetParks 1 automotive park in the interim. Site visitors marshals, they added, are on web site. Travellers have reported heavy site visitors on roads resulting in the Terminal 2 forecourts this afternoon, and the airport is advising folks to permit further time for his or her journey.
3 days in the past15:43 Rebecca Robinson
Travellers ‘abandoning taxis’
In line with MEN, some passengers have reportedly been ditching their taxis to make their flights.
The drop off zone at Terminal 2 stays closed as emergency providers reply to the incident. Some passengers have been reported ditching their taxis to make their flights. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/YocU9JADhI
— Charlotte Fisher (@CharlotteFish_) Might 27, 2026
3 days in the past15:33 Rebecca Robinson
Replace from airport
Manchester Airport has confirmed that the terminal two pick-up and drop-off level stays closed, and urged travellers to go to “Drop & Go – P16” as an alternative.
T2 Meet & Greet prospects ought to use Drop & Go – P16
— Manchester Airport (@manairport) Might 27, 2026
3 days in the past15:27 Rebecca Robinson
‘Journey chaos’
The incident is “inflicting chaos”, MEN stories, as folks wait for his or her taxis on the pick-up level following stories of a person on the incorrect aspect of the barrier.
The incident is inflicting chaos for some travellers on the airport, with many left ready for taxis amid the disruption. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/0X4xnxQ1Xb
— Charlotte Fisher (@CharlotteFish_) Might 27, 2026
3 days in the past15:21 Rebecca Robinson
The place is the incident occurring?
The reported incident is unfolding on the higher forecourt of the pick-up and drop-off at Terminal 2.
Police are responding to stories of a person on the incorrect aspect of the fencing on the higher storey of Terminal 2 decide up and drop off, MEN stories.
Iu2019m at Manchester Airport the place police are responding to stories of man on the incorrect aspect of fencing on the higher storey of Terminal 2. @MENnewsdesk
— Charlotte Fisher (@CharlotteFish_) Might 27, 2026
3 days in the past15:17 Rebecca Robinson
Bus tickets accepted on trams and trains
The Bee Community mentioned tickets for its 43 and 103 bus providers will likely be accepted on trams and the Northern/TransPennine Specific prepare.
On account of an ongoing police incident, 43 and 103 bus providers are experiencing delays of round 30-45 minutes.
Ticket acceptance in place on tram and Northern/TransPeninne Specific prepare providers. pic.twitter.com/MASUJlMWcj
— Bee Community (@BeeNetwork) Might 27, 2026
3 days in the past15:11 Rebecca Robinson
Up to date site visitors report
The newest site visitors report reads: “Palma Avenue Westbound closed, queueing site visitors attributable to police incident from Chicago Avenue to Atlanta Avenue.”
The terminal two departures drop-off is situated on Palma Avenue.
The Bee Community has introduced lengthy delays on numerous providers as a result of incident.
43 and 103 bus providers are experiencing delays of round 30-45 minutes.
On account of an ongoing police incident, 43 and 103 bus providers are experiencing delays of round 30-45 minutes.
Ticket acceptance in place on tram and Northern/TransPeninne Specific prepare providers. pic.twitter.com/MASUJlMWcj
u2014 Bee Community (@BeeNetwork) Might 27, 2026
3 days in the past14:59 Lauran O’Toole
Firefighters and enhanced rescue unit noticed at scene
Firefighters and the improved rescue unit have been noticed on the scene alongside the police this afternoon.
3 days in the past14:57 Lauran O’Toole
Adjustments to 43 and 103 bus providers
Because of the ongoing incident, 43 and 103 providers are on diversion and experiencing delays of as much as half-hour.
Companies are diverting through Outwood Highway, A555, Styal Highway and Simonsway in each instructions
3 days in the past14:49 Lauran O’Toole
‘Ongoing police incident’, says Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport has launched an replace the place they’ve confirmed they’re responding to an “ongoing police incident”.
Further workers members have been deployed to assist with site visitors stream and help passengers.
Further buses are additionally being deployed for passengers utilizing JetParks 1.
u26a0ufe0f Additional replace to passengers pic.twitter.com/o9gODhuury
u2014 Manchester Airport (@manairport) Might 27, 2026
3 days in the past14:41 Lauran O’Toole
Site visitors map reveals lengthy delays within the space
The next AA site visitors map reveals the lengthy delays within the space.

Lengthy delays in and round Terminal 2 (Picture: AA) 3 days in the past14:31 Lauran O’Toole
Incident has ‘gridlocked Manchester Airport’ says bus firm
Excessive Peak Buses says the incident has “gridlocked Manchester Airport”.
Consequently their “199 providers will likely be terminating at Stockport Interchange till additional discover”.
On account of a police incident which has gridlocked Manchester Airport our 199 providers will likely be terminating at Stockport Interchange till additional discover.
— HighPeak (@HighPeakLive) Might 27, 2026
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3 days in the past14:27 Lauran O’Toole
Dwell photographs present large emergency response
The next stay photographs present the huge emergency response.
One individual on X wrote: “Manchester airport massive incident. Queuing site visitors for miles. T2 closed and large police incident.”
Manchester airport massive incident. Queuing site visitors for miles. T2 closed and large police incident.#manchesterairport #bbcnews #ITVnews pic.twitter.com/JGTqpN2trJ
u2014 Wendy Benson (@floppydoodoo) Might 27, 2026
3 days in the past14:21 Lauran O’Toole
Manchester Airport points replace as forecourts stay closed
The higher and decrease forecourts stay closed.
For Drop Off – use the free drop-off space within the JetParks 1 automotive park till additional discover, and comply with the directions of site visitors marshals on web site. For Choose Up – please entry T2 West Multi Storey – P3 through Sydney Avenue (postcode: M90 5PR). Terminal 3 is unaffected.
u26a0ufe0f Replace for passengers pic.twitter.com/weDsHRA0zi
u2014 Manchester Airport (@manairport) Might 27, 2026
Manchester Airport is advising passengers to permit further time for his or her journeys if travelling to the airport by automotive, as delays are anticipated this afternoon.
3 days in the past13:05 Lauran O’Toole
Passenger ‘caught for half an hour’
One passenger posted on X that she had been “caught for half an hour simply 1.6 miles from the airport”, as heavy site visitors brought on main delays for drivers this afternoon.
Travellers heading to the airport by highway are being suggested to depart further time for his or her journeys.
3 days in the past13:01 Lauran O’Toole
Terminal 2 flights stay unaffected
The next display screen reveals that flights departing terminal 2 are doing in order regular.

Terminal 2 flights stay unaffected (Picture: Manchester Airport ) 3 days in the past12:58 Lauran O’Toole
Police on the scene
Police are on the scene.
The forecourts had been closed prior to now hour.
3 days in the past12:53 Lauran O’Toole
‘Concern for welfare’
It’s understood that the incident includes concern for the welfare of a person, in accordance with the M.E.N.
3 days in the past12:43 Lauran O’Toole
Terminal 3 unaffected
In an announcement Manchester Airport confirmed that Terminal 3 is unaffected.
u26a0ufe0f Data for passengers pic.twitter.com/4NYcVNS4Ug
u2014 Manchester Airport (@manairport) Might 27, 2026
A spokesperson for Manchester Airport mentioned:
“On account of a police incident, the higher and decrease stage forecourts of Terminal 2 are presently closed.
“These dropping off passengers at Terminal 2 are suggested to make use of the free drop-off space within the JetParks 1 automotive park till additional discover, and to comply with the directions of site visitors marshals on web site.
“Terminal 3 is unaffected. We are going to present an extra replace sooner or later.”
3 days in the past12:36 Lauran O’Toole
Higher and decrease stage forecourts of Terminal 2 closed
The incident has brought on the higher and decrease stage forecourts of Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport to be quickly closed.
3 days in the past12:35 Lauran O’Toole
Good afternoon
Good afternoon. My title is Lauran O’Toole and welcome to our stay protection.
Cops are in attendance at Manchester Airport following a “police incident”.
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