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Drone incident forces runway change for two flights at Oslo Airport – Suspect questioned by police

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A drone operated illegally within the five-kilometre no-fly zone around Oslo Airport Gardermoen briefly disrupted operations, forcing two incoming aircraft to switch to an alternative runway. According to police, a Norwegian man in his 30s was identified as the drone pilot; the drone was seized, the individual questioned on site, and charges will be filed.

Airport operator Avinor confirmed the drone was observed near the western runway, prompting immediate safety procedures and notification of the police. The pilot claimed he was taking photos of nearby vehicles.

Air traffic subsequently returned to normal, and no further disruptions were reported.

This post was published on 13 December 2025 21:45

André Orban

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