Flights in and out of the Capital will have to use the airport’s secondary runway as the main one undergoes essential maintenance work.

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Following an inspection in August, engineers will carry out the maintenance work over three weekends; Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October from 23.15pm and 5am, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 October and Sunday 21 to Sunday 22, both during the same overnight times.

Alternative take-off and landing route will be used and the following neighbouring areas may be affected: Bonnyrigg, Loanhead, Fairmilehead, Colinton, Sighthill, South Gyle, Kirkliston and Bo’ness.