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Copenhagen Airport Faces Shutdown Due to Drone Sightings

Authorities in Denmark have suspended all flights at Copenhagen Airport following reports of drones flying in the area. The police are currently investigating the situation, and the timeline for reopening remains uncertain.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
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In brief

Copenhagen Airport, Denmark's largest airport, has been closed for all flights due to sightings of two to three large drones in the vicinity. Authorities have stated that both take-offs and landings were halted as of 20:30 local time. The situation is under investigation by the police, with no specific timeline for when the airport may reopen.

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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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