Berlin airport to stay shut on Friday because of black ice, DPA says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 6, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 6, 2026

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 6, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 6, 2026

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.
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FRANKFURT, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Berlin airport will stay closed on Friday because of black ice and it is unclear when take-offs and landings will resume, German news agency DPA cited an airport spokesperson as saying.
Airlines had to delay or cancel departing flights after snow and freezing rain hit the airport on Thursday.
"Due to weather conditions, no take-offs or landings are currently possible," the airport said on its website.
(Reporting by Ludwig Burger; 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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