Big shout to my mate nudging,
EDI had serious problems yesterday, we were within ,literally, a couple of inches of having to close the airfield.
First problem B1 closed so all aircraft had to backtrack from Charlie.
At first we had to utilise a pack and gap excersise due to the fact we had an equal amount of outs and ins....Then as we stabilised started to have to use 15 mile gaps (1 in 1 out).
Then as well as the IRVR equip going down (in near LVPs) we lost the glideslope and were close to losing the localiser.
Then just as we we thought we were getting it together we were informed that C taxiway( now our only link onto the runway) was breaking up!
All aircraft on and off the runway had to utilise a follow me vehicle to keep their tyres out of the pothole developing.
Given the situation I believe that everyone (ATC, OPS, Scottish ) did a magnificent job, such that despite delays nobody was required to divert.
This situation was enhanced by the relaxed and professional attitude of the pilots who recognised and understood the Tide we were facing.