Flights at Gatwick Airport have been disrupted after a passenger plane experienced a technical problem, prompting the closure of the main takeoff runway. According to aviation tracking websites, the affected aircraft was surrounded by emergency services on the tarmac and is believed to be a Norse Atlantic Airways flight heading to New York. A Gatwick Airport spokesperson confirmed that the runway is closed due to the technical issue with a departing aircraft. They added that teams are working to move the plane and restore normal operations as quickly as possible, stressing that safety and security are the top priorities. As a result, several afternoon flights have been slightly delayed, according to Flightradar24. This incident comes just a week after Gatwick faced another unusual challenge when water taps in the North Terminal ran dry, causing toilets and restaurants to lose their water supply. The airport has long been working to reposition its northern runway for full-time use, a move that has been under discussion for years. Earlier this month, airport officials received approval to use the northern runway regularly after an appeal from critics who had opposed the change. Gatwick currently operates with only one runway, and the addition of a second is expected to significantly increase its capacity. Once fully operational, the second runway could accommodate an additional 100,000 flights per year. This expansion is part of a broader effort to manage growing air traffic and improve efficiency at the airport. The recent technical issue and past water supply problems highlight the ongoing challenges faced by the airport as it works to modernize its infrastructure and operations.