Services from the city to Lewis, Orkney and Shetland are affected.
Passengers have been told to contact airlines directly for information on flights.
Transport Scotland says it encourages people with "lived experience" to join the public bodies.
Irish operator Emerald Airlines is to run the twice weekly services.
Tips to make travelling as smooth as possible, whether you’re going by road, plane, train or ferry.
The protection has been installed to prevent Stornoway's runway from being flooded during storms.
Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd said its latest figures showed further improvement in passenger numbers.
Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd said it had seen an increase across its regional network.
Members of Prospect and Unite have voted to accept Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd's revised deal.
