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Posted on February 6, 2026
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Berlin airport is closed on Friday due to black ice, affecting flights. It remains unclear when operations will resume, with significant delays and cancellations reported.
FRANKFURT, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Berlin airport is resuming operations but with significant delays and cancellations after black ice had grounded flights in the German capital earlier on Friday, the airport said.
Snow and freezing rain during a prolonged cold snap have disrupted flights, road and rail traffic in Germany.
Airlines also had to delay or cancel departing flights on Thursday as jets could not be de-iced due to rain that quickly turned into ice.
"BER Airport is resuming flight operations. However, significant delays and cancellations are still occurring. Airlines decide independently whether flights will operate or be cancelled," the airport said in a post on X.
"Please check your flight status regularly."
(Reporting by Ludwig Burger and Matthias Williams; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
Black ice is a thin layer of ice that forms on roadways and surfaces, making them slippery and hazardous. It is often invisible and can lead to dangerous driving conditions.
Flight delays occur when an aircraft is unable to depart or arrive at the scheduled time due to various factors, including weather, technical issues, or air traffic control.
Flight cancellations happen when an airline decides to not operate a scheduled flight, often due to weather conditions, technical problems, or operational issues.
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