Munich runways closed again

4/10/2025 5:38

Both runways at Munich airport were closed on Friday evening for the second time in less than 24 hours after drones were again sighted.



"German air traffic control restricted flight operations at Munich Airport as a precautionary measure due to unconfirmed drone sightings and suspended them until further notice,".



A spokesperson for airport police said both of Munich's two runways were closed.



The captain on a London-bound aircraft whose departure was cancelled told passengers that runways had been closed "because of drone sightings near the take-off and landing runways".



Flight tracker Flightradar24 showed at least two Munich-bound flights circling at some distance from the airport.



The airport website showed at least 10 due arrivals had been diverted starting at 8.35 pm local tim.



Munich airport was closed for several hours late on Thursday and in the small hours after unconfirmed drone sightings that disrupted dozens of flights.