Air traffic was disrupted for about an hour at Munich Airport in southern Germany after a possible drone sighting Saturday morning. The incident led to a temporary suspension of operations while the situation was investigated and the airspace was secured.
According to airport authorities and police, the alert was triggered after two pilots, operating from separate aircraft on the ground, reported spotting a drone near the airport. These reports led to the immediate closure of the affected area as a precautionary measure.
During the suspension of air traffic, more than 20 flights bound for Munich were diverted to other airports, according to an airport spokesperson. Authorities stated that operations resumed gradually once security checks were completed.
The incident occurred around 9:00 AM local time (7:00 AM GMT), amid heightened vigilance at several European airports regarding the unauthorized presence of drones in sensitive areas. No further details were immediately available concerning the origin of the suspicious device.
German authorities have not confirmed whether the drone was a civilian aircraft or an intentional intrusion. An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the incident and assess any potential security vulnerabilities.
This episode, although brief, illustrates the disruptions that drone intrusions can cause in heavily trafficked airspaces, where flight safety requires immediate closure measures at the slightest suspicion.
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