Germany shuts down Nuremberg airport amid aviation emergency

Germany shuts down Nuremberg airport amid aviation emergency Eurofighter jets were deployed to escort the aircraft - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Germany's Nuremberg airport has suspended all flight operations because of an aviation emergency, it said on Tuesday. In a statement on its website, the airport did not further specify the reason and said more information would follow. “We received a report of an unclear air emergency,” police said on X, adding that in the meantime, the aircraft had landed safely in Nuremberg. “Investigations into the cause are currently underway.” Eurofighter jets were deployed to escort an aircraft an airport spokesperson said, adding that the planes have since returned to base, according to Nordbayern. The flight was reportedly travelling from the Greek island of Corfu and was due to land when the police operation took place. The German Press Agency said that an emergency code had been issued beforehand. Suspected drone sightings had disrupted air traffic at the airport overnight into Tuesday, according to Bild. Three pilots independently reported seeing an object during takeoff or landing. More to follow on this breaking news story... Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments [Image text:] RYANAID ALB AIR