Munich Airport suspended flight operations for about one hour on May 30, 2026, following reports of a suspected drone near the airfield by two pilots shortly after 9 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) [1, 2, 3]. The sighting prompted immediate action, leading to the closure of runways as a safety precaution.
More than 20 flights scheduled to land at Munich were diverted to other airports during the suspension [1]. Airport authorities initially could not confirm how long the runways would remain closed, reflecting the uncertainty of the situation [2]. A police helicopter accompanied by security personnel conducted searches around the affected area but found no evidence of any drone or threat [1, 3].
A police spokesperson said, "Since a threat to air traffic could be ruled out, the shutdown was lifted at 10:05 a.m." [1]. An airport spokesperson added, "After nothing was found, the closure was lifted." [3]. According to police, security forces coordinated with Germany’s air traffic control to decide on the runway closure [2].
Flight operations resumed at 10:05 a.m. local time, ending the disruption caused by the suspected drone sighting [1, 2, 3]. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances around the reported sighting [1]. Drone-related interruptions have occurred previously at Munich Airport, including multiple shutdowns in October 2025 [1].
The resumption of flights marks the latest response by airport and security personnel to drone threats in sensitive airspace.
