Munich Airport halted all flight operations late on Wednesday, following reports of multiple drone sightings in the vicinity. The airport issued an official statement confirming that flights were grounded starting at 10:18 PM, impacting 17 flights and nearly 3,000 passengers.
According to several media outlets, the airport reopened early on Friday morning. The statement from the airport detailed that, “Late in the evening of October 2, German air traffic control (DFS) restricted flight operations at Munich Airport from 10:18 PM and later suspended them altogether due to several drone sightings.”
The airport emphasized the importance of passenger safety, stating, “When a drone is sighted, the safety of travelers is the top priority.” This incident reflects a broader trend, as numerous airports across Europe have recently faced similar disruptions due to unidentified drone activity.
Recent drone incidents affecting European airports
In the past week, other airports in Denmark, Norway, and Poland have also temporarily suspended flights due to drone sightings. Additionally, reports of airspace violations have emerged from Estonia and Romania, with the latter country attributing the incidents to Russian activity, a claim that has been denied by Russia.
This situation at Munich Airport is part of an ongoing series of drone-related incidents affecting air travel in Europe. As the situation develops, our team of journalists will continue to provide timely updates and further information.