Denmark"s largest airport is temporarily closed following reports of drone sightings in the Copenhagen Airport area.
Police confirmed the halting of all flights – both departures and arrivals – after detecting two to three large drones in close proximity to the airport complex.
The incident was reported around 8:30 PM local time (7:30 PM BST).
According to an official statement published on the X platform, "the airport is currently closed for departures and arrivals as 2-3 large drones have been sighted in the area. The timeframe for the closure is currently unknown", the police statement said.
The lack of clear timelines for the airport"s reopening is generating significant anxiety among travelers and airline representatives. The situation is being monitored with concern by the authorities, who are clearly grappling with the unexpected occurrence of a potentially serious incident threatening air traffic safety.
The event caused chaos and significant difficulties for thousands of passengers whose travel plans have been unexpectedly disrupted.
Tension is visible in the airport area, and many passengers are affected by the unexpected flight cancellations.
Uncertainty about the time of restoration of normal operations is causing further anxiety and nervousness.
An investigation into the incident is underway, with more detailed information expected to be provided in the near future.
For now, official statements remain scarce, but the gravity of the situation is unambiguous.