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Posted on February 13, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 13, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleCologne/Bonn airport halted operations due to a security system failure, impacting passenger screening. The cause is under investigation.
FRANKFURT, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Cologne/Bonn aiport in western Germany halted operations for several hours on Friday morning following a security incident, affecting thousands of passengers, local media reported.
The stoppage, which caused the evacuation of two passenger terminals' security areas, was related to a glitch in new security equipment, regional public broadcaster WDR said.
Shortly after 9 a.m. (0800 GMT), planes were starting to take off again, according to the flight-tracking website Flightradar24.
Cologne/Bonn is Germany's sixth-busiest airport by passengers and a regional hub for United Parcel Service.
(Reporting by Ludwig Burger and Thomas Seythal; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
A security system failure refers to a malfunction or outage in the technology used to screen passengers and their belongings for safety at transportation facilities, such as airports.
Infrastructure financing involves funding for the construction and maintenance of essential facilities and systems, such as transportation networks, utilities, and public services.
Airport operations encompass all activities related to the management and functioning of an airport, including passenger handling, security screening, and air traffic control.
Financial stability refers to a condition where the financial system operates effectively, allowing for the smooth functioning of financial markets and institutions without significant disruptions.
A technical glitch is a temporary malfunction or error in a system or device, often causing disruptions in normal operations or services.
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