The runway at Kerry Airport is closed this afternoon after a single person plane came off the tarmac.

No one was injured in the incident at about 12.20pm

An Aer Lingus regional flight operated by Stobart Air has been sent back to the capital as a result and the return flight cancelled.

Passengers due to fly from Kerry to Dublin will now be bused.

The runway is expected to reopen in time to welcome a Ryanair flight from London Luton at 5.30pm this evening.

Stobart Air confirmed that one of their flights was sent back to Dublin Airport.

They said: “We can confirm that Aer Lingus Regional flight EI3204 from Dublin to Kerry was forced to return to Dublin Airport this morning due to an unrelated issue involving a small light aircraft on the runway in Kerry Airport.

“As a result, the runway at Kerry has been temporarily closed, with all flights suspended.

“Alternative travel arrangements have been made for all Aer Lingus Regional passengers.”