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Oslo Briefly Halts Flights After Pilot Reports Drones Near Runway

Airports across Europe have faced similar disruptions in recent weeks without confirmed attribution.

Overview

  • Norway’s Oslo Airport paused arrivals overnight after a pilot reported three to five drones near the runway, with operations resuming once the area was assessed.
  • Airport officials said some inbound aircraft were held in the air during checks and no flights diverted to alternate airports.
  • Police said the sighting has not been verified and investigators are reviewing radar and surveillance data.
  • The Oslo report follows multiple drone disruptions at Munich since Oct. 2, where police deployed lasers to track distance and deter operators after cancellations that peaked at about 170 flights on Oct. 4.
  • European officials have suggested Russia could be responsible, but authorities say there is no conclusive evidence linking the recent incidents to any actor.