Passengers are forced to evacuate London City Airport after a bag had been left unattended.
The airport was briefly evacuated this afternoon.
A spokesperson for the airport did not confirm the nature of the incident, but said that the country area was 'as a precautionary measure' evacuated.
One person who was evacuated posted on X: 'London City Airport apparently evacuated? In queue with a few hundred people now in the parking lot. '
He originally placed around 5.30 pm and later confirmed that passengers 'were slowly admitted back' around 6 pm.
Another user wrote: 'Looks like a problem on London City Airport. Police helicopter about the runway and incoming flights in a holding pattern. '
A statement from the airport wrote: 'As a result of an earlier incident at London City Airport airport, the Landsside area of ​​the airport was briefly evacuated as a precautionary measure.
'Our apologies for the possible discomfort, but the safety of our passengers and staff is our first priority.
London City Airport was briefly evacuated this afternoon after a suspicious package was found
Passengers had to wait in the parking lot during the evacuation
“The incident has now been resolved and passengers go back to the terminal.”
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: 'The police were called to City Airport on Monday 3 February at 4.39 pm after concerned about an untrued bag.
'The airport was temporarily evacuated and a cordon was set up.
“The bag was determined to worry and the cordon has since been lifted.”
