The airport says "some passengers were evacuated and we had to suspend departing flights for a couple of hours" after reports of a suspicious vehicle.

Operations at Birmingham Airport in central England will be returning to normal after reports of a suspicious vehicle on Wednesday had earlier led to cancelled flights. "Following a police investigation,

I’m excited to welcome $10 million in federal funding to make improvements to the Birmingham and Montgomery airports!” celebrated Rep. Sewell. “Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is once again delivering results for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District by investing in airport facilities that will enhance travel for those who visit and live in our communities.