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Suspected Drone Near Schiphol’s Polderbaan Triggers Diversions, Likely a Balloon

Officials now say pilots likely saw a balloon near Schiphol, not a drone.

Overview

  • Multiple captains reported a small flying object near the Polderbaan around 12:10 p.m.
  • Air traffic control redirected operations to the Zwanenburgbaan as a standard safety measure.
  • The Polderbaan was closed for about 45 minutes before reopening.
  • Searches by the marechaussee, aviation police and regular police found no drone or operator.
  • No flights were delayed or canceled, and authorities count this as the 22nd drone-related report near Schiphol this year in a no-drone zone.