Guernsey Airport will close at 6pm on Thursday 8 January due to the forecast of extremely high winds on Thursday evening.
Winds are anticipated to reach speeds well above safe operating limits by the evening, which will see the cancellation of some outbound and inbound flights from late afternoon.
Some early morning services on Friday will also be affected.
Airlines are contacting affected passengers with advice on how to rearrange their travel.
The Guernsey Airport terminal is expected to reopen at 7am on Friday, following early morning safety inspections. The first inbound flights on Friday are currently expected to arrive in the island after 8.30am.
Alderney Airport will also close at 6pm on Thursday, however flights to and from the island may be subject to weather disruption earlier in the day.
Guernsey Ports Airport Director, Richard Thomasson, said the airport was activating its contingency plans, with the help of airlines and other stakeholders.
“Severe weather events obviously pose particular challenges for air travel, and our priority first and foremost is the safety of the travelling public, as well as that of our own staff.
“Working with our airline partners and other stakeholders, we have agreed a plan that will keep everyone safe, but also minimise disruption and ensure operations return to normal as quickly as possible.”
The latest information on arrivals and departures is available at Arrivals & Departures | Guernsey Airport | Channel Islands.
The latest updates from across the States of Guernsey can be found at gov.gg/StormGoretti