Easyjet, Saturday am flight 14th February 2026

Summary

The requester sought information regarding the operational status and staffing of Isle of Man Airport on the morning of February 15, 2026, specifically concerning a delayed Easyjet flight. The authority disclosed a partial Fire Service watch room log from February 14, 2026, detailing staffing changes and wildlife vehicle movements, but withheld other requested documents citing partial exemptions.

Key Facts

• The request was submitted on February 17, 2026, and the response was issued on March 16, 2026.
• The disclosed document is an AFS Watch room Log covering the date February 14, 2026.
• The log indicates the Air Traffic Control (ATC) advised the airfield would close at 19:00 for 35 minutes.
• Staffing records show multiple watchroom attendant changes and wildlife vehicle driver swaps throughout the day.
• The response outcome was classified as 'Some information sent but part exempt'.

Data Disclosed

• 14/02/2026
• 15/02/2026
• 17/02/2026
• 16/03/2026
• 19:00
• 35 minutes
• CAT 6
• 13 pages
• 4 documents
• EZY515

Original Request

Dear FOI Team, I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2015. I would like to request information regarding the operational status of Isle of Man Airport on the morning of 15th February 2026. Specifically, please provide: 1. The reason the airport was not open to accept the scheduled morning arrival of Easyjet EZY515 2. Any operational logs, internal reports, or communications that explain the decision not to open the airport at the scheduled time, particularly relating to the time the website was updated to advise the Island population. 3. Details of staffing levels (e.g., air traffic control, fire and rescue, security) for that morning, and whether staffing availability contributed to the closure. 4. Any policies or procedures that outline how decisions are made regarding airport opening times outside standard operating hours. 5. Any correspondence between the airport and the airline relating to the delayed or diverted flight. If any part of this request is unclear or would benefit from refinement, please let me know so I can amend it. I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe. Kind regards,

Data Tables (4)

Full Response Text

AFS Watch room Log – 14/02/2026

Department Date Time Category Occurence Type Entered By Header Details Outcome Entry Time Fire Service 14/02/2026 20:41 Log Closed Log Closed

14/02/2026 20:41:05 Fire Service 14/02/2026 20:25 Turnout Weather Standby

Weather Standby Weather standby requested for last 2 inbounds 14/02/2026 20:25:32 Fire Service 14/02/2026 19:32 Watchroom ATC Open

ATC Open CAT 6 confirmed 14/02/2026 19:32:51 Fire Service 14/02/2026 19:28 Watchroom Watchroom

Watchroom New watchroom attendant - **** 14/02/2026 19:29:15 Fire Service 14/02/2026 19:23 Watchroom Wildlife Vehicle Mobile

Wildlife Vehicle Mobile Wildlife vehicle mobile, driver - * 14/02/2026 19:23:43 Fire Service 14/02/2026 19:00 Watchroom Wildlife Vehicle on Station * Wildlife Vehicle on Station Wildlife vehicle back on station (hours of darkness) 14/02/2026 19:00:26 Fire Service 14/02/2026 18:53 Watchroom ATC Closing

ATC Closing ATC advise airfield closing at 19:00 for 35 minutes 14/02/2026 18:53:46 Fire Service 14/02/2026 18:36 Watchroom Wildlife Vehicle Mobile

Wildlife Vehicle Mobile Wildlife vehicle mobile, driver - **** 14/02/2026 18:36:25 Fire Service 14/02/2026 18:04 Watchroom Watchroom

New Watchroom Attendant New watchroom attendant - * 14/02/2026 18:04:39 Fire Service 14/02/2026 18:00 Watchroom Wildlife Vehicle on Station * Wildlife Vehicle on Station, driver swap Wildlife Vehicle on Station, driver swap * 14/02/2026 18:01:06 Fire Service 14/02/2026 17:02 Watchroom Wildlife Vehicle on Station * Wildlife Vehicle on Station, driver swap Wildlife Vehicle on Station, driver swap **** 14/02/2026 17:02:31 Fire Service 14/02/2026 16:30 Watchroom Watchroom

Watchroom New watchroom attendant - **** 14/02/2026 16:32:47 Fire Service 14/02/2026 16:00 Watchroom Watchroom

Wildlife vehicle on station, driver swap Wildlife vehicle on station, driver swap **** 14/02/2026 16:21:53 Fire Service 14/02/2026 15:17 Watchroom Watchroom

Wildlife vehicle on, driver swap Wildlife vehicle on, driver swap - **** 14/02/2026 15:18:38 Fire Service 14/02/2026 14:58 Watchroom Watchroom

Watchroom manned, ATC & Security informed Watchroom manned, ATC & Security informed 14/02/2026 14:58:32 Fire Service 14/02/2026 14:00 Watchroom Watchroom

Watchroom Watchroom demanned by ****, ATC & Security informed 14/02/2026 14:00:58 Fire Service 14/02/2026 13:30 Watchroom Watchroom

Watchroom New watchroom attendant - **** 14/02/2026 13:34:34 Fire Service 14/02/2026 12:40 Watchroom Watchroom

Watchroom New watchroom attendant -**** 14/02/2026 12:51:38 Fire Service 14/02/2026 12:30 Watchroom Duty Crew

Duty Crew Duty Crew Red Watch / OIC: * / 1st Vehicle: / / / / 2nd Vehicle: / / Wildlife: / Annual Leave: / / ** / Course: / Sick: 14/02/2026 12:51:19 Fire Service 14/02/2026 12:29 Watchroom Wildlife Vehicle Mobile

Wildlife Vehicle Mobile Wildlife vehicle mobile, driver - * 14/02/2026 12:31:11 Fire Service 14/02/2026 12:26 Watchroom Wildlife Vehicle on Station * Wildlife Vehicle on Station Wildlife vehicle on station for driver swap 14/02/2026 12:27:10 Fire Service 14/02/2026 12:20 Watchroom Watchroom

Watchroom New watchroom attendant - **** 14/02/2026 12:26:46 Fire Service 14/02/2026 12:04 Watchroom Watchroom

Watchroom Watchroom manned by ****, ATC/ AVSEC informed 14/02/2026 12:04:43 Fire Service 14/02/2026 10:34 Watchroom Watchroom

Watchroom Watchroom demanned by ****, ATC & Security informed 14/02/2026 10:35:04 Fire Service 14/02/2026 10:05 Watchroom Watchroom

Watchroom Wildlife vehicle on station for driver swap - **** 14/02/2026 10:24:46 Fire Service 14/02/2026 09:00 Watchroom Watchroom

Watchroom New watchroom attendant - **** 14/02/2026 09:08:36 Fire Service 14/02/2026 08:33 Watchroom Wildlife Vehicle Mobile

Wildlife Vehicle Mobile Wildlife vehicle mobile, driver - **** 14/02/2026 08:33:54 Fire Service 14/02/2026 08:26 Watchroom ATC Open

ATC Open ATC advise airfield open, AFS Cat 6 confirmed 14/02/2026 08:27:14 Fire Service 14/02/2026 07:36 Watchroom Watchroom

Watchroom New watchroom attendant - **** 14/02/2026 07:36:32 Fire Service 14/02/2026 06:13 Watchroom Start of Watch Checks

Start of Watch Checks All vehicles ok for Cat 6 ops 14/02/2026 06:13:30 Fire Service 14/02/2026 06:13 Watchroom Watchroom

Watchroom New watchroom attendant - **** 14/02/2026 06:16:04 Fire Service 14/02/2026 06:08 Watchroom Start of Watch Checks

Start of Watch Checks Opening of watchroom checks completed by **** 14/02/2026 06:08:51 Fire Service 14/02/2026 06:05 Watchroom Start of Watch Checks

Start of Watch Checks Fire 2 back on station. 14/02/2026 06:08:26 Fire Service 14/02/2026 06:04 Watchroom Start of Watch Checks

Start of Watch Checks Fire 2 mobile for auto run **** 14/02/2026 06:04:42 Fire Service 14/02/2026 06:04 Watchroom Start of Watch Checks

Start of Watch Checks All security passes scanned and checked ok 14/02/2026 06:05:01 Fire Service 14/02/2026 06:00 Log Opened Log Opened

14/02/2026 06:04:04 Fire Service 14/02/2026 06:00 Watchroom Start of Watch Checks

Start of Watch Checks Duty Crew Blue Watch / OIC: * / 1st Vehicle: / / / / 2nd Vehicle: / / Wildlife: / Annual Leave: / / ** / Course: / Sick: 14/02/2026 06:04:04

Rendezvous Lounge: Open Operational Issues AM AM Security: Flight cancelations/delays: EZY515 & EZY516 LPL cancelled Retail: Costa Open @ 6 / WHSmith @ 7 / Café @ 7 Planned work for the day: Fire Check List ✓ MORs: reports:
The front of the terminal has been gritted and the terminal is open as normal 0700 - aerodrome closed due to weather related issues

0830 - Aerodrome reopened
Security Q times: Normal Moderate Heavy ✓ Information witheld Information witheld Rendezvous Lounge: Open Operational Issues PM PM Security: Flight cancelations/delays: LM693/MAN - AM/WI/FT/0210/0015/0020 - IOM ATC CLOSED DUE SHORT STAFFED/ DE ICING/ FLIGHT DECK CHECKS EZY716/MAN - 93/87/83/0153/0013/0010 - LIAC/OFF SCHEDULE A/C CAUSED RAMP CONGESTION/ATC SLOT LM681/LPL - RA/0241 - LIAC EZY840/LGW - 93/93/62/0013/0015/0015 - LIAC/RAMP CONGESTION DUE MULTIPLE OFF SCHEDULE AIRCARFFT/EZY OPS REQUESTED PRIORITY GIVEN TO EZY716 LM697/MAN/SOU - RA/AE/0032/0005 - LIAC/ATC SLOT IN MAN TVS451F/JER - 93/0201 - LIAC Retail: Open Planned work for the day: Fire Check List. ✓ MORs:

Security Q times: Normal Moderate Heavy ✓ Information witheld Information witheld DATE:
Sunday 15th February 2026 ASDM Report - Today

Information witheld Weather Forecast
Mostly dry with some brightness possible at first, then showers arriving through the morning, these merging into longer spells of rain, heavy at times, before largely clearing in the afternoon. Fresh locally strong west or southwest wind and a top temperature of 8°C.
Today Date: Sunday 15th February 2026 Expected delays AOB Planned work for the day: Visitors:

Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 5315697 13 March 2026

Dear ###

We write further to your request, received 17 February 2026, which states:

"Dear FOI Team,

I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

I would like to request information regarding the operational status of Isle of Man Airport on the morning of 15th February 2026.

Specifically, please provide

1. The reason the airport was not open to accept the scheduled morning arrival of Easyjet EZY515

2. Any operational logs, internal reports, or communications that explain the decision not to open the airport at the scheduled time, particularly relating to the time the website was updated to advise the Island population.

3. Details of staffing levels (e.g., air traffic control, fire and rescue, security) for that morning, and whether staffing availability contributed to the closure.

4. Any policies or procedures that outline how decisions are made regarding airport opening times outside standard operating hours.

5. Any correspondence between the airport and the airline relating to the delayed or diverted flight.

If any part of this request is unclear or would benefit from refinement, please let me know so I can amend it.

I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe.

Kind regards,"

Our response to your request is as follows: I have enclosed copies of the information.

1. The reason the airport was not open to accept the scheduled morning arrival of Easyjet EZY515

The airport was unable to accept the scheduled morning arrival of EasyJet EZY515 due to Air Traffic Control (ATC) staffing levels being insufficient to safely operate the airfield. This was as a result of icy road conditions. Please see below media post.

1. Any operational logs, internal reports, or communications that explain the decision not to open the airport at the scheduled time, particularly relating to the time the website was updated to advise the Island population.

The Department holds operational records relating to the event. Copies of the ASDM report, Watchroom logs and ATC logbooks for the relevant period are attached, which record the operational circumstances and decision-making at the time.

1. Details of staffing levels (e.g., air traffic control, fire and rescue, security) for that morning, and whether staffing availability contributed to the closure.

See attached Watchroom logs. Security is provided by third party contractor therefore the Department does not hold the information. 8 Fire crew personnel on duty. ATC staffing – 1 ATSA from 0630, one-part qualified ATCO from 0645, 1 fully qualified ATCO from 0830 – airport requires a minimum of one fully qualified ATCO to open and operate.

1. Any policies or procedures that outline how decisions are made regarding airport opening times outside standard operating hours.

On this occasion the airport was operating within its published opening hours, although opening was delayed due to operational circumstances.

1. Any correspondence between the airport and the airline relating to the delayed or diverted flight.

Communications with airlines regarding operational matters are generally managed through the airport’s ground handling agent, a third-party service provider. Following searches of departmental systems and records, the Department has identified no correspondence held by the Department between the airport and easyJet relating to this flight. While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide some of the information you have requested because it is absolutely exempt under section 25(2)(b)[(i)/(ii)] of the Act (absolutely exempt personal information). The reasons why that exemption applies are that:
• The Department of Infrastructure is satisfied that the information amounts to personal data of which you are not the data subject; and • The Department of Infrastructure is satisfied that disclosure of the information would contravene one of the data protection principles as set out at Article 5 of the General Data Protection Regulation as it applies in the Isle of Man pursuant to the Data Protection (Application of GDPR) Order 2018, namely that the Department of Infrastructure can only disclose the information where it would be fair, lawful and meet one of the conditions for lawful processing in Article 6 [or if you are dealing with sensitive personal data “and one of the conditions in Article 9 of the GDPR and Schedule 2 of the Implementing Regulations is met”] and in this case, none of those conditions have been met.
Please quote the reference number 5315697 in any future communications.

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