Drone Disruption: Spanish Airport Temporarily Closed

A drone sighting at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport in Spain led to a temporary closure of airspace for two hours, affecting flights across Europe. Ten flights were diverted, and several others delayed. Authorities are investigating the ongoing drone disruptions affecting multiple European airports.

A drone sighting caused the temporary closure of airspace at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport in Spain, which is a key hub for tourists, for two hours on Monday night. Authorities are currently working to determine the source of these interruptions.

This incident is part of a series of mysterious drone overflights across Europe, affecting airports including Munich and several in Denmark. Alicante's busy airport saw ten flights diverted to nearby destinations such as Valencia and Barcelona, causing delays.

No flights were canceled, but many were delayed due to the disruptions. The airport had recently achieved a milestone, setting a new passenger record in September with over 1.9 million travelers, primarily from the UK and other European countries.

(With inputs from agencies.)