Camilla Jessen
Here’s what we know.
Late last night, multiple drones were observed near airports in Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup, prompting airspace closures and police investigations.
This was reported by DR.
Aalborg Airport Airspace Closed
At 9:44 p.m., North Jutland Police received a report of several unidentified drones in the airspace over Aalborg Airport.
As a result, all air traffic was stopped—no planes could land or take off.
The last confirmed sighting of an active drone near Aalborg was at 00:54, and operations are now slowly resuming.
Drone Sightings at Other Airports
The South and South Jutland Police later confirmed drones were also observed near Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup Military Air Base.
In all cases, drones flew with lights and were visible from the ground.
In addition, drones were reported flying over northern Esbjerg, though their type and exact number remain unknown.
Police Response and Safety Limitations
The National Police denied that the drones were private.
National Police Chief Thorkild Fogde noted that the activity in Aalborg resembled the previous incident at Copenhagen Airport, where drones flew with lights and were observed from the ground.
Authorities stated it was not possible to shoot down the drones over Aalborg Airport, and would only do so if it could be done safely.
Other Airport Observations
In Esbjerg and Sønderborg, airports remained mostly open, with flights scheduled to resume in the morning. Billund Airport was briefly closed due to a report of illegal drone activity, but no drones were detected.
At Bornholm Airport, flashing lights were observed, though their origin has not been confirmed, and police have since left the area.
Unclear Origins and Intentions
Authorities have not confirmed the number of drones involved in Aalborg or the other airports.
The source, controller, and purpose of the drones are currently unknown.
It is also unclear whether these sightings are connected to Monday’s Copenhagen Airport incident, where authorities described the operator as a “capable actor.”
Coordinated Investigation Underway
The investigation involves cooperation with the Danish Police Intelligence Service (PET) and the Armed Forces.
Police continue to monitor the situation and assess whether drone activity at the airports in Esbjerg, Sønderborg, Skrydstrup, and northern Esbjerg are linked.
Ongoing Safety Measures
Airports in Aalborg are gradually resuming operations, but authorities remain cautious.
The situation highlights the challenge of detecting and responding to drones near sensitive airspace, especially when the type, operator, and intentions remain unknown.
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