Munich airport closed on May 30 due to drone report

Munich International Airport halted air traffic on May 30 in the morning after pilots reported a suspicious object near the airport. According to German media, a drone was spotted in the area.

Munich International Airport halted operations for both arriving and departing flights on May 30 in the morning after pilots of an aircraft reported a suspicious object near the airport.

According to German publications Bild and Welt, a suspected drone was spotted near the airport, prompting airport officials to temporarily halt air traffic as a precautionary measure.

Drone operations in the vicinity of airports pose a serious safety risk and can cause extensive flight disruptions. Such incidents have become increasingly common across Europe, forcing airports to implement strict response procedures.