Several drones spotted in the airspace over Munich Airport, Germany’s second-busiest airport, forced authorities to suspend all flights late Thursday night, affecting over 30 flights and leaving nearly 3,000 passengers stranded. Flight operations resumed early Friday morning, with Lufthansa confirming that 19 of its flights were impacted—some canceled and others diverted. Police reported multiple drone sightings around 9:30 p.m. and an hour later, leading to a one-hour closure of both runways. The airport provided stranded travelers with camp beds, blankets, food, and drinks. German authorities have launched an investigation to identify the source of the drones, deploying police helicopters, though details on the type and number of drones remain unknown. The incident follows similar disruptions across Europe, including Denmark, Norway, and Poland, and coincides with German Unity Day and the final weekend of Munich’s Oktoberfest celebration.
Air traffic at Munich Airport, Germany’s busiest after Frankfurt, was suspended after several drones were spotted in its airspace. Following an overnight shutdown, flights resumed on Friday morning, authorities confirmed. This is the latest in a string of drone-related disruptions across Europe.
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