Planes were being buffeted by the wind as they made their final approaches
Aircraft on final approach at Manchester Airport during Storm Floris(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)
Dramatic video shows planes straining against high winds as they make their landing approach at Manchester Airport.
The jets can be seen struggling against the wind, appearing to wobble back and forth on their final approach to the runway.
In one hair-raising moment a plane turns a little to its left as a wheel makes contact with the runway, before the flight quickly corrects again as it lands.
Other clips appear to show the planes approaching with their nose at an angle to the runway as wind pushes against them.
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It comes as Manchester is buffeted by high winds from Storm Floris batters the UK.
The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for August, with a yellow warning covering the majority of Greater Manchester.
In the warning, the forecaster advised that “unseasonably strong” winds have the potential to cause major disruption.
Pilots battle strong Storm Floris winds to land at Manchester Airport
The warning lasts from 6am until 11.59pm.
The planes themselves are not the only form of transport to and from Manchester Airport to feel the force of high winds today.
Metrolink services on the East Didsbury and Manchester Airport lines were suspended to allow for a fallen tree to be safely removed.
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In a post on X, Bee Network wrote: “Due to the impact of Storm Floris, we’re experiencing disruption on the tram network.
“To allow the safe removal of a tree near Chorlton, the East Didsbury line is currently suspended.
“The Manchester Airport line will operate to Sale Water Park.”
Aircraft could be seen straining against the wind as they landed safely(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)
Services are now back up and running after the tree was removed from the tracks.
Parts of the country have reported gusts of wind up to 90mph.
Trains running between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield were forced to use a slower speed amid the disruption.
Speaking about how Storm Floris might play out, Dan Suri, Met Office chief meteorologist, said: “Much of Scotland is likely to see gusts of 50 to 70 mph with more than 80 mph on some exposed coasts, hills and bridges.
“Western coastal areas will see the highest gusts late morning, with the strongest winds transferring to northeastern Scotland by late afternoon.
“Across the wider yellow warning area [including northern England], many inland areas are likely to see gusts of 40-50mph, with 60mph likely at higher elevations and around some exposed coasts.”