Denmark’s Aalborg Airport has been closed after reports of unauthorized drones in its airspace, as confirmed by local authorities. In addition to Aalborg, three smaller airports in southern Denmark—Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup—reported similar drone activity but remained open.
This incident follows a previous closure at Copenhagen’s Kastrup Airport earlier in the week due to drone sightings, which the Prime Minister described as a significant threat to Danish infrastructure. Authorities are currently investigating the situation, with police indicating that the drones were visible from the ground. They have not ruled out the possibility that the drone activity may be a prank and are looking into who is operating the drones and their intent.
At Aalborg Airport, at least three flights have been rerouted due to the closure, affecting military operations as the airport also serves as a military base. The North Jutland Police stated they are closely monitoring the situation but have not confirmed how many drones are involved or the purpose of their flights. Chief Inspector Jesper Bøjgaard Madsen noted that they would attempt to incapacitate the drones if possible.
Authorities maintain that there is currently no danger to passengers or local residents but have advised the public to avoid the area. While the drone activity in the southern airports is being taken seriously, officials have stated there is no immediate threat.
The European air traffic control agency has halted all arrivals and departures at Aalborg until 06:00 local time on Thursday. This comes in the context of heightened security across Europe, with several NATO member states reporting recent airspace incursions attributed to Russian drones. In response, NATO condemned these actions and emphasized its commitment to defense.
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