Operations at Belgium`s second largest airport were suspended today due to a bomb alert on a Ryanair plane, writes dailymail.co.uk.

Shortly before 11am local time (9am GMT) "a bomb threat was triggered" on board an aircraft that landed at Charleroi Airport, said a spokeswoman for its operator. A security perimeter was set up around the aircraft, meaning the runway had to be closed and operations suspended.

A spokesperson for Ryanair told MailOnline: "Ryanair was informed of a security threat on flight FR6313 from Faro to Brussels Charleroi today, 13th May. The aircraft landed normally at Charleroi as planned. Passengers have been disembarked and the aircraft is being prepared for return to service. We sincerely apologise to any passengers affected".

All incoming and departing flights have been suspended as the runway is closed for the time being. The terminal is not being evacuated for now, as it does not fall within the 500m perimeter.