Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Storm Hannes Forces Aircraft Off Runway in Finland
Two airplanes in Finland had to go off the runway because of a big storm named Hannes.
One plane had about 150 people, and the other had 10.
Both planes stopped in the snow, and no one got hurt.
The storm also caused other flights to be delayed or canceled at nearby airports.
The storm was very strong but is expected to get weaker soon.
These airports are popular places for people to visit in the winter.
A commercial aircraft with 150 passengers slid off the runway at Kittilä Airport due to stormy weather.
A smaller aircraft with 10 people also hit a snowbank at the same airport with no injuries reported.
Storm Hannes caused flight disruptions and delays at Kittilä, Rovaniemi, and Ivalo airports.
Recovery operations led to further delays, and air traffic restrictions were in place.
The storm was expected to peak late Saturday evening before gradually weakening.
- Who
- Passengers on two aircraft and airport operations
- What
- Two aircraft forced off runway due to stormy weather
- When
- Saturday afternoon and evening (local time)
- Where
- Kittilä Airport, Lapland, Finland
- Why
- Severe weather conditions caused by Storm Hannes
- Location
- Kittilä Airport, Finland
- Aircraft Involved
- 1 commercial, 1 smaller
- Passengers Affected
- 150 (commercial), 10 (smaller)
- Injuries
- None reported
- Weather Condition
- Storm Hannes
- Airports Affected
- Kittilä, Rovaniemi, Ivalo
- Flight Disruptions
- Delays and cancellations
