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Posted on October 4, 2025
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Munich Airport resumes operations after drone sightings caused delays, affecting flights and stranding passengers. Travelers advised to check with airlines.
(Reuters) -Munich Airport will begin gradually resuming operations from 7 a.m. (0500 GMT) after drone sightings near its airspace forced it to postpone Saturday's early flights.
The airport operator warned of disruptions throughout the day in a notice posted on its website.
Both runways at Munich airport were closed on Friday evening for the second time in less than 24 hours after drones were sighted, leading to dozens of flights being diverted or canceled and stranding some 6,500 passengers.
The airport, which had been scheduled to open at 5 a.m., advised travelers to check with their airlines for updates.
(Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Jacqueline Wong and Shri Navaratnam)
A runway is a defined rectangular area on an airport where aircraft take off and land.
Flight operation refers to the management and execution of flights, including scheduling, takeoff, and landing.
A flight delay occurs when an aircraft is unable to depart or arrive at the scheduled time due to various reasons.
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