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Munich Airport Resumes Flights After Second Night of Drone Disruptions

Germany is weighing stronger counter-drone authority after repeated shutdowns.

Overview

  • Operations restarted at 7 a.m. local time with capacity ramping up through the day, and travelers were warned to expect persistent delays.
  • Friday night's shutdown halted 46 planned departures, diverted 23 arrivals and led to 12 arrival cancellations, affecting about 6,500 passengers after similar disruptions the previous night.
  • Federal police said two drones were seen near the north and south runways on Friday but departed before they could be identified, and investigators have not found any operators.
  • The Bundeswehr confirmed a drone sighting near its facility in Erding close to the airport, with no verified connection to the airport incidents.
  • Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt plans changes to the aviation security law to enable Bundeswehr support against drones, while Bavarian leaders push for police shoot-down authority and expanded counter-drone capabilities.