Drones Disrupt Oslo Airport Flights Again
Oslo's Gardermoen Airport faced another drone disruption, forcing flight diversions and delays. This marks the second such incident in two weeks, raising security concerns about airspace protection near critical infrastructure.
Multiple aircraft faced diversions after new drone sightings near Oslo's main airport. The incident occurred at Gardermoen Airport outside Norway's capital around midnight. Police received a report at 00:16 from a Norwegian airline pilot who spotted suspected drones during approach. Operational police chief Gisle Sveen confirmed the alert in a statement. Authorities believe three to five drones were involved in the incident. Police have not yet verified the actual presence of drones. Several flights experienced delays or were redirected to alternative airports. This marks the second such disruption in approximately two weeks. Gardermoen serves as Norway's primary international airport and handles most air traffic. Why do drone incidents keep happening near critical infrastructure? Airport officials temporarily suspended operations as a precaution. Similar incidents have occurred at European airports in recent years. The repeated disruptions highlight ongoing security challenges with unauthorized drone flights. Air traffic has now resumed normal operations following security checks.