If you're flying back to Luton and your plane is delayed so it won't arrive until after midnight then you will be diverted. EJ diverted us to Stansted and laid on a coach to Luton.
A few people on the plane who lived near the airport knew about this as they'd had a note through there door. No one else seemed to though.

From Luton airport web site.

24 February 2006

Work on resurfacing London Luton Airport's runway will begin on Wednesday 1st March.

The work, costing an estimated £16M will last for 9 months and is due to be completed at the end of November 2006.

The 2160 metre runway was last resurfaced in 1989 when the airport was handling less than 1 million passengers; today almost 10 million passengers fly through London Luton Airport each year.

The project will see up to 100 contractors laying asphalt and concrete and replacing over 600 runway lights.

To minimise operational impact, runway resurfacing can only take place at night and as a result the runway will be closed at certain times. Flight schedules will not be affected as airline partners have already made adjustments to their timetables.

The runway will close from midnight to 05h45 from 1st March to 30th June and again at the same time from 1st October to 30th November, 5 nights a week.

Kathryn James, London Luton Airport Managing Director said "Resurfacing the runway at a busy international airport such as London Luton presents a number of complex challenges, so we have a programme of works specifically organised to minimise any disruption to normal airport operations.

It is extremely important we also manage and minimise the environmental impact and disturbance to neighbouring communities. Throughout the project we will closely monitor air quality and noise impacts.

Letters have been sent to those who live close to the runway explaining what will be happening and how it may affect the local community. Residents have been provided with an email address for further enquiries, runwayresurfacing@ltn.aero , alternatively any concerns can also be sent in writing to Navigation House, Airport Way, Luton, LU2 9LY."

Miss James went on to say "This project has been sequenced to ensure both London Luton and London Stansted runways are not closed at the same time as the airports act as diversion airports for several airlines."

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