UK flights diverted after drone activity near Jersey Airport

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 01:32 · Archive

Three incoming flights from UK airports were diverted after unauthorised drones were reported near Jersey Airport on Friday night.

Three inbound flights from London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Southampton were diverted after unauthorised drone activity was reported in restricted airspace near Jersey Airport on Friday night. One of the three flights was able to land safely in Jersey at around 23:45 GMT, but the services from Heathrow and Southampton were cancelled. Passengers experienced considerable delays and inconvenience.

Jersey Police were called to the report and deployed alongside the Honorary Police, Channel Islands Air Search, Government of Jersey colleagues and Ports of Jersey staff. Searches were conducted across several areas spanning the west of the island, including St Peter, La Pulente, Watersplash, El Tico, L'Etacq and Jubille Hill, but no drone operator was found.

A Jersey Police spokesperson said the drone activity occurred within restricted airspace and active flight paths. 'We should not underestimate the impact that this had on travelling passengers, staff at the airport and the wider community,' the force said. It appealed for anyone who spotted drone activity in the affected areas to come forward.

How it is being reported

• Second night of drone disruption at Jersey AirportJersey Airport said it was "experiencing disruption.... affecting inbound flights as a result of further drone activity".BBC News · 1 Nov, 01:52
• Flights disrupted after 'illegal and persistent' drone activity near airportFlights have been disrupted at Jersey Airport due to the unlawful operation of drones in the vicinity on Saturday evening, the airport and the island's chief minister have said.Sky News · 1 Nov, 00:04
• UK flights diverted and cancelled after drones flown near Jersey AirportJersey Airport drone disruption hit UK flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton after unauthorised activity was reported in restricted airspace.The Mirror · 31 Oct, 11:26

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