Operations at Copenhagen Airport were halted for several hours following the sighting of drones in the area. Authorities reported the presence of two to three large drones near the airport, leading to the suspension of both take-offs and landings for approximately four hours.
In a statement, the airport advised passengers of ongoing delays and cancellations, urging them to verify the status of their flights with their respective airlines. The airspace was officially closed around 20:30 local time due to these unidentified drones, which resulted in several flights being diverted to other airports.
Flight-tracking service Flightradar24 indicated that at least 35 flights destined for Copenhagen were diverted due to the closure. A spokesperson from Copenhagen Airport noted that there was no timeline provided for when operations would resume, emphasizing the situation was under investigation by police.
In a related incident, a drone was spotted near Oslo Airport, leading Norwegian police to implement safety measures that involved consolidating air traffic to one runway. The police stated they were actively working to locate the drone.
These events highlight the ongoing concerns over drone activity near busy airports and the potential ramifications for air travel safety.
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