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Munich Airport Suspends Flights After Drone Sightings

Police are searching for the source, with EU partners weighing stronger cross-border defenses.

Overview

  • Witness reports around 19:30 local time prompted the closure of both runways for about an hour, according to police.
  • Seventeen departures were canceled and fifteen arrivals diverted, affecting roughly 3,000 passengers, the airport said.
  • Police mobilized helicopters and opened an investigation, but officials reported no confirmed details on the number or type of drones.
  • The airport provided cots, blankets, drinks, and snacks for stranded travelers, and no timeline for resuming full operations was given.
  • The disruption precedes the final Oktoberfest weekend and follows EU talks on an 'anti-drone wall,' as some countries have blamed Russia for recent incursions while probes remain ongoing.