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Hundreds of people have been asked to leave the airport, which is the seventh largest in the UK, as police deal with the incident.
Passengers due to fly this afternoon have been advised to contact their airlines.
Operations at the airport have been suspended, the airport said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
Transport for West Midlands has also said its buses are currently not stopping at the airport, which is located on the east side of the city.
Birmingham Airport statement
A Birmingham Airport spokesperson said: “West Midlands Police is currently dealing with an ongoing incident on-site.
“Airport operations are currently impacted, and passengers should not come to the airport at this time.
“The Airport’s social channels will be updated as and when the situation changes. For passengers with immediate flights this afternoon they should contact their airline and check the airport’s website for updates.”
Alex Ross23 October 2024 14:35
