The airport says "some passengers were evacuated and we had to suspend departing flights for a couple of hours" after reports of a suspicious vehicle.

Birmingham Airport has been evacuated after reports of a bomb threat.West Midlands Police said the evacuation was a “precautionary measure” after reports of a suspicious vehicle.A Birmingham Airport spokesperson said: “West Midlands Police is currently dealing with an ongoing incident on-site.

Birmingham airport has been evacuated and all flights have been grounded. West Midlands police released the following statement regarding the incident: "Birmingham Airport is currently being evacuated following a report of suspicious vehicle. This is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff."