Major disruption halts air traffic at Eindhoven Airport and affects Dutch military and coast guard

A major disruption has brought air traffic at Eindhoven Airport to a standstill. The Royal Netherlands Air Force reports on X (formerly Twitter) that it is likely a network outage, causing chaos and confusion among passengers. 

All flights to and from Eindhoven have been cancelled since 07:00, according to a spokesperson for RTL News. The Royal Netherlands Air Force reports on X (formerly Twitter) that it is likely a network outage, possibly with air traffic control, although the exact cause remains unclear. Eindhoven Airport, the second largest in the country, typically handles 100 to 140 flights daily, affecting up to 24,000 passengers.

An investigation is underway to determine the nature of the problems so they can be resolved as quickly as possible. A passenger at Eindhoven Airport has no idea what is going on. “The airport is providing very little clarity,” he told Omroep Brabant.

The disruption has also extended beyond the airport, affecting the Dutch military (Koninklijke Marechaussee), Coast Guard, and the DigiD identity verification system. These organisations have reported various communication and system failures, though it is uncertain if these issues are connected. There is no estimate yet on when normal operations will resume.

Passengers are advised to monitor the airport’s website and social media for updates. In the meantime, some travellers on Ryanair flights have been redirected to Germany’s Weeze Airport to continue their journeys.