Flights disrupted at Gatwick due to heavy fog

The airport in West Sussex is the second busiest in the UK

Passengers at Gatwick Airport are facing disruption due to heavy fog.

Air traffic restrictions are in place at several UK airports due to fog, the country's main air traffic control provider Nats has said.

The airport in West Sussex is the second busiest in the UK.

A spokesperson for Nats said: "Due to widespread fog, temporary air traffic restrictions are in place at several airports across the UK.

"Restrictions of this sort are only ever applied to maintain safety."

A London Gatwick spokesperson said: "Temporary air traffic restrictions have been put in place due to fog causing poor visibility.

"Some flights may be delayed throughout the day.

"London Gatwick apologises for any inconvenience. Passengers should contact their airline for further information."

Flights at other UK airports, including Manchester, are affected by the fog.