The activity in the Copenhagen Airport was suspended on Monday night after the presence of several drones was detected in the vicinity of the airfield. The infrastructure, the busiest in northern Europe, resumed operations early in the morning, although changes in the programming remain.
According to the police and the airport manager on the X network, the closure was decreed after confirming the sighting of two or three large drones flying in the safety zone. Initially, the duration of closure, while the established protocols were applied.
Sudden closure and security operation
The break began at 20: 26 local time, according to flight tracking services, and caused a complete interruption of takeoffs and landings. During the incident, no aircraft were able to operate in Kastrup.
Security forces indicated that they remained deployed on the perimeter of the airport to ensure the integrity of the airspace and rule out additional risks and evaluate legitimate uses such as drones in rescue workAt that time, it had not been disclosed. information about the origin of the devices.
The airport announced that arrivals were redirected to other destinations, while departures were delayed or canceled. Travelers were asked to check the status of their tickets. directly with the airline before heading to the terminal.
During the night, the authorities reiterated in several messages that they continued to coordinate actions with the competent bodies and that the operational security It was the absolute priority until normality was restored.
Impact on flights and gradual resumption
At around 23:46, data from a tracking portal reflected at least 50 flights cancelled and other 50 deviants as a result of the closure. The balance evolved as the night progressed and rotations were adjusted.
The reopening was notified past midnight —around 00:30 local time—, with the warning that they would persist delays and modifications for several hours while the operation was reorganized.
As it is the air node busiest in the Nordic countries, the impact was noticeable on the connection network, especially on short and medium-haul European flights. Passengers were advised to maintain frequently check your reservation and official channels.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing to determine who was operating the devices and for what purpose. Police reported that, during the incident, maintained a presence in the surrounding area from the airport, reinforcing surveillance until the restart of activity is authorized.
With traffic already underway, the airport warns that there could be adjustments throughout the day while flights resume their schedules. The priority, they insist, is to preserve the security of operations and mitigate the effects on travelers.
The night's sequence left a clear image: a preventive closure due to the detection of drones in the approach zone, a coordinated response between the Police and the airport manager, immediate impact on the network with cancellations and diversions, and a phased reopening early in the morning with the expectation of delays while the service is normalized.
