Runway reopens after stalled plane grounds flights into Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (updated)

 BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- A disabled plane on a runway at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport affected incoming flights Tuesday morning.The small private plane had a flat tire and stalled on Runway 6/24, airport spokeswoman Toni Bast said.The plane was towed off the runway shortly after 8 a.m. The incident occurred at a time when there were few takeoffs, Bast said.The Federal Aviation Administration enacted a traffic management program for the airport, or a set of procedures for managing incoming traffic during special circumstances.The agency reported "ground stops," or delayed takeoffs for Birmingham-bound flights from around the country for more than an hour Tuesday. 8:37 a.m.: Some departing flights bound for Birmingham may not take off until 9:15 a.m., according to the FAA. Travelers should check with airlines to see if their flights are affected. 8:05 a.m.: Flights departing for Birmingham's airport will not take off until 8:30 a.m., according to the FAA.Details on the disabled plane are not yet available.Travelers are encouraged to check with their airlines to see if their flights are affected.