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Brussels Airport Reopens After Drone Sighting Prompts Temporary Closure

Air traffic resumed around 21:30 local time following diversions to Liège, Germany and the Netherlands.

Overview

  • Brussels’ Zaventem airport suspended operations in the evening after at least one drone was spotted over the airfield, Belga reported.
  • Several inbound flights were redirected to other airports, including Liège, with additional diversions to Germany and the Netherlands.
  • Air traffic restarted at about 21:30 local time, according to Soir.
  • The airport said it has opened an investigation into the drone sighting.
  • Aircraft diverted abroad that had not yet landed were expected to return to Zaventem once operations resumed.