Breaking: Budapest Airport runway closed due to stranded aircraft

An Aegean Airlines flight from Athens to Budapest caused a temporary runway closure at Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest Airport) on Thursday afternoon. The Airbus A320-200 came to a stop on runway 13R after landing, requiring towing assistance to clear the area. Foggy and humid weather conditions added to the operational challenges during the incident.

According to AIRportal.hu, an Aegean Airlines flight from Athens to Budapest faced an unexpected complication upon landing at Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest Airport) on Thursday afternoon. The Airbus A320-200 landed on runway 13R around 2:15 PM but was unable to clear the safety zone.

The aircraft came to a halt near the southeastern end of the runway while attempting to turn onto taxiway A2. Pilots quickly notified air traffic control, reporting that the plane could not continue without towing assistance.

This prompted the temporary closure of the runway until the Airbus was removed. The towing process was completed shortly after 3 PM, allowing normal operations to resume.

Foggy, humid weather with light drizzle added to the challenges at the airport during the incident.

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