Gothenburg Airport Closes Airspace After Suspicious Drone Sighting

Immediate Airspace Closure

According to the Swedish Civil Contingency Agency, one or more drones were observed shortly before 6 p.m. (local time). As soon as the presence was signaled, Landvetter's airspace was completely closed, as a standard safety procedure.

Air operation can only be resumed when there is no risk of collision with commercial aircraft - a growing concern at European airports due to the continuous increase in sightings of this type.

Diverted Flights

With the temporary closure, several planes preparing to land had to be Redirected to other airports.

Among the alternative destinations chosen were:

• Copenhaga (Kastrup)

• Frankfurt

• Munique

• Estocolmo

In addition, all departures were canceled or postponed, affecting passengers inside and outside the country.

Ongoing Research

The Swedish police were called and are working together with:

• The Civil Aviation Administration

• Swedavia (company that operates Sweden's main airports)

Police spokesman Johan Hakansson explained that the veracity and origin of the drone is still being evaluated:

"We are collecting testimonies and trying to confirm if there were really drones in the area and what your intention is."

Swedavia's director of operations, Susanne Norman, confirmed the suspension of airspace, reinforcing that the measure will remain active as long as there is any risk.

Drones: A Growing Concern in Aviation

This is not an isolated case. In recent months, several European airports - including Copenhagen, Brussels and Munich - have had operations interrupted due to the presence of unauthorized drones.

The issue has raised debates about:

• Air safety

• Electronic warfare and espionage

• Need for new anti-drone systems

Many European Union countries are already studying technological solutions for rapid detection and neutralization of these devices.

While the use of drones grows in the leisure sector and audiovisual production, their presence in air traffic zones continues to pose a serious risk. The incident in Landvetter reinforces the need for clearer legislation and more effective defense technologies - especially in strategic infrastructures such as airports.