Drone Sighting Briefly Shuts Berlin Brandenburg Airport

A drone sighting briefly forced the closure of Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Germany, according to Anadolu Agency, prompting authorities to divert several incoming flights to Dresden and Leipzig while runways were shut down.

Airport authorities confirmed the closure was linked to the drone sighting, though the report did not specify how long the runways remained closed or when normal operations resumed. The diversions affected flights that would otherwise have landed at Brandenburg during the disruption.

Drone sightings near airports have periodically caused temporary disruptions at various European airports in recent years, prompting authorities to ground or divert flights as a precaution while the source and intent of the drone activity is assessed.

It was not immediately clear from the report whether German authorities identified the operator of the drone or whether any investigation was opened into the incident. No injuries or damage were reported in connection with the sighting.

The incident adds to a broader pattern of heightened vigilance around drone activity near critical infrastructure and airports across Europe, amid ongoing regional security concerns.