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Munich Airport Shuts for Second Night Over Drone Alerts

Back-to-back shutdowns are accelerating government action on counter-drone defenses.

Imagen del aeropuerto de Múnich.
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Aeropuerto Internacional de Múnich.
El episodio se produce después de que varios países europeos informaran de intrusiones aéreas atribuidas a Rusia.

Overview

  • German air traffic control again restricted then suspended operations around 21:30 local on Oct. 3 after reported drone sightings, with flights resuming gradually from 07:00 on Oct. 4.
  • The second-night disruption affected 81 flights in total, including 23 arrivals diverted, 12 arrivals canceled and 46 departures canceled or re-timed, with roughly 6,500 passengers impacted.
  • The previous night’s closure canceled 17 departures and diverted about 15 arrivals, affecting nearly 3,000 travelers before service restarted around 05:00, according to airport and police officials.
  • Police patrols and helicopters searched both nights but reported no confirmed drones, and witnesses could not determine number or type due to darkness; terminals provided camp beds, blankets, drinks and snacks.
  • EU leaders have endorsed a layered “anti-drone wall,” and German officials are moving to expand shoot-down authorities, potentially involving the military, while attribution for the incidents remains unconfirmed.