Nuremberg Airport suspends operations after in‑flight emergency report
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Police received a report of an unclear air emergency involving a flight arriving from Corfu, prompting the closure of Nuremberg Airport and the deployment of Eurofighter jets and a police helicopter while investigations continue.
Emergency response
Police said a report of an unclear air emergency was received while a Corfu‑originating aircraft was airborne and an emergency code was squawked. Eurofighter jets escorted the aircraft before it landed safely, and a police helicopter was deployed to search for a possible object, though no drone was found.
Flight disruptions
Runways were closed for 90 minutes before normal operations resumed. An airport spokesperson said six flights were delayed and two inbound flights were diverted to other airports as a precaution. Sources differ on the diversion destinations, with one report stating the aircraft were diverted to Cologne and Prague.
Drone sightings
Three pilots independently reported a possible drone sighting near the airfield during take‑offs and landings. Border police launched a search involving a police helicopter, but no drone was found.
Investigation
Investigations into the cause of the reported emergency are underway, with the Nuremberg Border Police Inspectorate leading further inquiries.
What's still unclear
Sources differ on the specific airports to which the two inbound flights were diverted; one source mentions Cologne and Prague, while another refers only to other airports.
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