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Posted on January 11, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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Oslo Airport closed a runway for 20 minutes due to a drone sighting. The incident involved a small hobby drone, and normal operations resumed quickly.
OSLO, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Oslo's main airport briefly closed one of its two runways on Sunday following a drone observation in the area, operator Avinor said.
The closure was caused by "a small hobby drone" and lasted for some 20 minutes before regular traffic was restored, an Avinor spokesperson said.
(Reporting by Terje SolsvikEditing by Tomasz Janowski)
A runway closure occurs when an airport temporarily shuts down a runway, often due to safety concerns or incidents, such as aircraft malfunctions or unauthorized drone activity.
A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can be remotely controlled or autonomously operated, often used for various purposes including surveillance, delivery, and recreational activities.
Avinor is a state-owned company that operates and manages airports in Norway, ensuring safe and efficient air travel across the country.
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