Alderney Airport exercise tests emergency response

Staff from Aurigny and Alderney Airport will join police, ambulance services and others for the exercise

Emergency services in Alderney will test their response to a major incident at the island's airport.

Police, fire services and staff from the airport and Aurigny will be among those taking part in the training drill, which will use a scenario involving a passenger plane in distress.

The aerodrome will be closed during the exercise, which takes place 09:45-11:45 BST on Sunday.

Ross Coppolo, chief operating officer for Guernsey Ports, said public safety was the group's "highest priority" and the drill would ensure all services were "well-prepared for any such event".

"Neighbours of Alderney Airport may notice increased noise and activity from emergency service vehicles on Sunday morning, and we ask for their patience and understanding during this time," he said.

A similar full-scale emergency exercise was conducted at Guernsey Airport in November and a smaller-scale drill was undertaken at Alderney Airport in the same month.