FLIGHTS from Liverpool John Lennon Airport are being disrupted due to a power failure.

The airport announced today (Monday, April 22) that the failure is affecting air traffic control meaning aircraft operations are suspended.

Passengers are being advised to contact their airline for the latest updates.

In a statement the airport tweeted: "Unfortunately a power failure is impacting Air Traffic Control & aircraft operations are temporarily suspended.

“Passengers or those meeting flights should contact their airline for the latest flight information. Engineers are working to resolve this asap with up dates to follow.”