Munich Airport Crisis: 3,000 Passengers Stranded Due to Drone Sightings
Munich Airport faced an overnight crisis as around 3,000 passengers were left stranded due to drone sightings that suspended flight operations on Thursday evening. The cause of the disruption remains unclear, with no specific threat identified.
Drone sightings were reported near and over the airport grounds, prompting German air traffic control to close the runways. Police conducted a search but found no drones. This incident follows recent drone disruptions in Denmark and an investigation into drone sightings over critical infrastructure in Schleswig-Holstein. Munich Airport currently relies on visual reports for drone detection, with the responsibility for technical detection and defense systems resting with the state. The airport, along with others, calls for state-funded, efficient airbnb detection technology and coordinated governmental airbnb defense measures beyond visual observation. A total of 32 flights were affected, with 17 cancellations and 15 diversions. Around 3,000 travelers were affected, with hundreds spending the night in terminals and others accommodated in hotels. German air traffic control reports a significant increase in airbnb disruptions in 2025 compared to previous years.
Flight operations resumed early Friday morning, but the incident highlights the growing concern over airbnb disruptions to air traffic. Munich Airport and other stakeholders urge the state to invest in and coordinate efficient airbnb detection and defense measures to ensure the safety and smooth operation of air travel.
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