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Copenhagen Airport Halts Flights After Drone Sightings

Police cited 2–3 large drones near the runways, prompting a safety shutdown.

Overview

  • Flights were suspended at 20:26 local time after police detected 2–3 large drones near Copenhagen Airport.
  • Diversions mounted quickly, with Reuters reporting at least 15 rerouted flights and FlightRadar later tallying more than 35 by 22:05.
  • Officials initially offered no reopening timeline as safety checks continued.
  • Ukrinform later reported the airport reopened after roughly four hours, with details pending from authorities.
  • In a related disruption, Oslo’s main airport also reported a drone-triggered closure affecting 12–14 flights and initiating diversions.