URGENT UPDATE: Flights at Gothenburg’s Landvetter Airport have been halted following a drone sighting, leading to significant traffic disruptions. The incident occurred shortly before 6:00 PM local time on Thursday, prompting immediate action from authorities.
Officials confirmed that the airspace over Landvetter Airport is currently closed due to the presence of a suspected drone. Susanne Norman, COO of the Swedish airport operator Swedavia, stated, “The airspace over Landvetter is closed at the moment because of an indication of a suspected drone.”
According to Bjorn Stavas, a spokesman for Sweden’s air traffic control LFV, traffic was stopped after the observation of a drone. The exact number of drones involved remains unclear, increasing concerns among travelers.
As a result of this sighting, several flights have been cancelled, delayed, or redirected, causing chaos for those traveling through the airport. Landvetter’s website reflects the ongoing disruptions, with many passengers left waiting for updates.
This incident follows similar drone-related disruptions earlier this week at Brussels Airport, where approximately 80 flights were grounded due to drone sightings. The recent rise in drone activities has raised alarms across several European countries, including Germany and Denmark, leading to speculation of potential links to increased tensions arising from the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Authorities are now investigating the incident at Landvetter, and travelers are advised to check their flight status while the airspace remains closed. This situation underscores the growing challenges airports face in managing air traffic amid rising drone activity.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more information becomes available. The implications of drone sightings in sensitive areas continue to raise safety and security concerns across Europe.
