The runway at Munich Airport was temporarily closed due to suspicious sightings. Air traffic control halted flights on Saturday evening around 10 p.m. for about half an hour, followed by another brief suspension at 11 p.m. Two aircraft were diverted.
On Saturday evening, air traffic at Munich Airport was disrupted due to «suspicious sightings» reported by several people to the federal police. A federal police spokesperson confirmed to dpa that air traffic control suspended operations around 10 p.m. for about 30 minutes. Another closure occurred at 11 p.m. Whether these involved suspected drone sightings was not specified.
According to the airport's arrival board, two aircraft were diverted during this period. Such incidents are not isolated: Early October saw similar suspensions on two consecutive evenings due to alleged drone sightings. Nearly 10,000 passengers were affected then, with some spending the night on cots and mats in the terminals.
The federal police are investigating the recent reports to ensure airport security. The event highlights ongoing challenges in aviation from unverified sightings, prompting swift actions to mitigate risks.