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WWII Bomb Found at Frankfurt Airport Triggers Late-Night Disposal and A5 Closure

Authorities scheduled the operation for 23:00 under the night‑flight ban to minimize disruption to scheduled flights.

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Overview

  • A 75 to 100 kilogram World War II blindgänger was uncovered during construction near Terminal 3 in the airport’s southern area.
  • Police set a 500‑meter safety perimeter and evacuated the Intercity Hotel along with the affected construction site.
  • The A5 between Frankfurter Kreuz and Langen, plus nearby access roads, will close roughly 30 minutes before the operation begins.
  • The Sprengmeister will decide on defusal or a controlled detonation, with the work expected to take about one to one and a half hours.
  • Fraport advises travelers to check with airlines and allow extra time for access, as surface transport may be disrupted even though flights are not expected to be affected.