Water pipe repaired at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport tower

The Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport is preparing for Memorial Day weekend travel.
The Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport is preparing for Memorial Day weekend travel.(WBRC)
Published: Dec. 27, 2022 at 7:08 AM CST|Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 3:11 PM CST
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UPDATE: As of 3 p.m. on Dec. 27, Birmingham Airport Authority says the busted pipe has been repaired, all systems tested and full operations restored.

ORIGINAL: On Monday, Dec. 26, a water pipe burst at the air traffic control tower at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport according to an airport spokesperson, but no flights have been impacted at this time.

Airport officials are assessing the situation, but we’re being told operations are running smoothly with little to no impact on flights.

This is an ongoing situation. Please check back for updates.

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