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A bright object moves across the sky over Aalborg amid reports of drone sightings that led to the city’s airport, which handles both commercial and military flights, being shut down due to drones in the airspace. The incident occurred on September 24, 2025, in Aalborg, Denmark, and was captured in a social media video. — Reuters
COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s Aalborg Airport was temporarily closed early Thursday after drones were spotted in its airspace, according to police. This came just two days after Copenhagen’s main airport was shut down due to drone sightings, raising security concerns across Europe.
Authorities indicated the drones exhibited patterns similar to those that recently caused a four-hour closure at Copenhagen Airport. The local police later confirmed the drones left Aalborg’s vicinity after approximately three hours.
The incident at Copenhagen Airport was described by Denmark as the most severe attack on its critical infrastructure to date, potentially linked to suspected Russian drone incursions and other disruptions scattered across Europe.
The closure of Aalborg Airport also impacted Denmark’s military operations, as the airfield serves as a military base. The Danish armed forces confirmed they are assisting with the investigation but declined to provide further details.
Norwegian authorities also suspended airspace over Oslo Airport for three hours on Monday night after a drone was observed.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the situation on Tuesday, stating that the drones causing disruptions at Copenhagen Airport are part of a broader pattern of border contestation.
Denmark’s ambassador to Russia dismissed allegations of Russian involvement in the Copenhagen incident. Meanwhile, Norway’s foreign minister reported ongoing cooperation with Danish counterparts, stating no definitive link has been established yet.
Police in northern Jutland reported sightings of multiple drones near Aalborg, which were flying with illuminated lights. The first report came around 9:44 p.m. local time on Wednesday, and the drones remained in the sky until nearly 1 a.m. Thursday.
Eurocontrol, the European air traffic management agency, announced that all arrivals and departures at Aalborg would be temporarily halted until 4 a.m. GMT Thursday due to drone activity. The first flight scheduled from Aalborg on Thursday was set for 4:20 a.m. GMT.
Local police said they couldn’t determine the exact type of drones seen or whether they were the same as those over Copenhagen earlier in the week. They also noted that efforts to intercept or neutralize the drones had been unsuccessful so far, and operators remain at large.
Additional sightings were reported near airports in Esbjerg, Sonderborg, and Skrydstrup—home to Dane’s F-16 and F-35 fighter jets. Police officials emphasized that many drone reports have come in from across the country since Monday, with some being benign and others raising concern.
Investigations continue alongside national intelligence agencies and military authorities, but police assured the public there is no immediate threat to travelers or residents. Several flights have been diverted to other airports as a precaution.
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