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Copenhagen Airport Temporarily Closed Due to Drone Sightings

All flights at Denmark's largest airport have been halted after reports of large drones flying nearby, prompting an immediate investigation by police. No timeline for reopening has been provided.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
Copenhagen Airport Temporarily Closed Due to Drone Sightings
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In brief

Copenhagen Airport has suspended all flights following sightings of two to three large drones in the area. Authorities closed the airport's airspace around 20:30 local time and are currently investigating the situation. No specific timeline for reopening has been provided by officials.

All flights to and from Denmark's largest airport have been suspended after drone sightings, police have said.

Between two to three large drones were seen flying in the area around Copenhagen Airport, according to authorities.

Take-offs and landings at the airport have been suspended since around 20:30 local time (19:30 BST).

[The airport] is currently closed for take-off and landing, as 2-3 large drones have been seen flying in the area. The time horizon is currently unknown, police said in a statement on X.

Speaking to the Reuters news agency, a spokesperson for Copenhagen Airport confirmed that the airspace over the airport had been closed due to unidentified drones.

Police are investigating the matter and we currently have no timeline for reopening, the spokesperson said.

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