Drone Sightings Halt Air Traffic at Landvetter Airport, Sweden

On November 6, 2025, suspected drones were sighted near Landvetter Airport in Gothenburg, prompting an immediate closure of the airspace and suspension of all flight operations. Reports of drones near the airport emerged shortly before 18:00, leading authorities to prioritize safety and halt air traffic indefinitely. Flights destined for Landvetter from cities including Munich and Frankfurt were diverted to alternate airports. Arrivals from Arlanda and Zurich were canceled, and all departures faced cancellations or delays.

Police, along with representatives from Luftfartsverket (the Swedish Transport Agency) and Swedavia, the airport operator, are actively investigating the sightings. Johan Håkansson, police spokesperson, confirmed that officers are interviewing witnesses and working to assess the situation while coordinating with airport officials. The exact number of drones involved remains unclear at this time.

Swedavia's operational chief Susanne Norman emphasized that safety remains the highest priority and that the airspace would remain closed until the police complete their investigation. Björn Stavås from the Swedish Transport Agency reiterated uncertainty on when normal flight operations might resume.

This incident follows a pattern of recent drone-related disruptions across Europe, with closures at Brussels and Liège airports and drone sightings at Hannover Airport in Germany earlier this week. A witness reportedly captured images of one of the drones, aiding the ongoing investigation.

As of the latest updates, police continue to work on locating the source of the drone activity to ensure the airspace can reopen safely. Travelers are advised to stay alert for further announcements regarding flight schedules.