Police bomb squads are at the airport and a cordon is in place.
Passengers are facing disruption at Edinburgh Airport after the terminal building was evacuated because of a security alert.
Police Scotland said an explosive ordnance disposal team is at the airport and a cordon is in place with roads closed.
“Edinburgh Airport has been evacuated as a precaution following a report of a potentially suspicious package, reported around 6.50pm on Friday,” a post on the Police Scotland Edinburgh Facebook page said.
“Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) are in attendance and a cordon is in place around the airport with road closures in place.”
Inquiries are ongoing and members of the public are advised to check ahead and contact their airline for updates.
Scottish Fire and Rescue confirmed there is an ongoing incident and are in attendance at Edinburgh Airport.
An Edinburgh Airport Facebook post said: “Due to reports of a potentially suspicious item, the airport has been evacuated while specialist teams investigate.
“Updates will be issued when available. Passengers should check with their airline for the latest information on their flight.”
