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Drone sighting briefly closes Berlin airport airspace

Source: DW · 24 Sep 2026, 00:03 UTC
Drone sighting briefly closes Berlin airport airspace
Image: DW · original report

Airspace over Berlin airport was closed for about 45 minutes after a drone was seen on the runway, according to DW. Flights later resumed but continued to face delays. The available material does not identify the drone operator, explain whether the device was recovered or state how many flights were affected.

Airspace over Berlin airport was closed for about 45 minutes after a drone was spotted on the runway, DW reported. The temporary suspension disrupted normal airport operations. Flights subsequently resumed, but delays continued after the airspace was reopened.

The available information does not say when the sighting occurred or identify the person responsible for operating the drone. It also does not state whether the device was located, how many flights were delayed or whether any flights were cancelled. No further information about an investigation was included in the supplied material.

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