Departures have been suspended at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Thursday morning because freezing rain has made it impossible to de-ice aircraft, an airport spokeswoman has said.
The disruption has affected air travel in the German capital as the national weather service warns of dangerous icy conditions, although landings initially appear unaffected.
What Berlin airport advised passengers to do?
Passengers were told to expect flight cancellations and significant delays. The airport has urged travelers to check directly with their airlines for the latest flight status. It said disruptions could remain in place until weather conditions improve.
Germany has faced a prolonged cold spell from January into February, with Berlin covered in snow and temperatures falling below -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees F).
The unusually cold winter has resulted in widespread travel chaos, particularly on trains.
As of 10:15 a.m. (0915 GMT/UTC), no flights were taking off, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24.
Fresh snow and freezing rain fell overnight and into the morning across eastern Germany, also disrupting road travel and rail traffic.
The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued warnings for Berlin over a high risk of dangerous ice. Forecasters say freezing rain could lead to severe slippery conditions across the city.
Edited by: Elizabeth Schumacher
