Nuremberg airport closed for about one hour amid multiple reported incidents
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A plane from Corfu transmitted a hijack code, an unknown bird body was found, and authorities considered a possible emergency, leading to a temporary shutdown of Nuremberg airport and flight disruptions.
Hijack code alert
A flight from Corfu sent the hijack code 7500. Police spokesperson Michael Petzold said there was no danger and that passengers and pilots were unharmed. Investigators suspect a damaged radio station caused the hijack signal.
Bird body detection
Flights were suspended after an unknown bird body was detected in the area of Nuremberg airport.
Flight disruptions
Six morning flights were delayed, including two arrivals and four departures. Two flights were initially diverted to Cologne and Prague before later resuming their routes to Nuremberg.
Police comments
Police spokesperson said they were assuming a possible emergency in the air but it was not confirmed.
What's still unclear
Sources differ on the primary cause of the airport closure, citing a hijack code alert, an unknown bird body, and a possible emergency in the air.