Nuremberg airport closes after unclear aviation emergency

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 13:08 · Archive

Flights have been suspended at Germany's Nuremberg airport after a report of an unclear air emergency.

Flight operations at Germany's Nuremberg airport have been suspended because of an aviation emergency. The airport did not specify the reason and said more information would follow.

Police said they received a report of 'an unclear air emergency'. An aircraft had landed safely in Nuremberg, and investigations into the cause are currently under way.

Bild reported that a possible drone sighting had already disrupted air traffic at the airport overnight into Tuesday, with three pilots independently reporting an object they had seen during takeoff or landing.

How it is being reported

• German airport closes due to aviation emergencyFlights have been suspended at Germany's Nuremberg airport after a report of "an unclear air emergency", with media reporting a possible drone sighting.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 12:27
• German airport closes due to aviation emergencyFlights have been suspended at Germany's Nuremberg airport after a report of "an unclear air emergency", with media reporting a possible drone sighting.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 12:27

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