Adelaide Airport’s terminal was evacuated this morning due to a security breach. The airport said the breach was due to human error.
Adelaide Airport is currently investigating a security breach in the main terminal, which occurred this morning (29 July, 2024) at approximately 11am. The breach is understood to be the result of passengers arriving on a regional flight entering the terminal without being adequately screened. An orderly evacuation of the terminal has been undertaken and re-screening of passengers will commence shortly. There are likely to be some flight delays as a result, and passengers are asked to check with their carrier for the latest flight information. We apologise to our customers impacted this morning and appreciate their patience and understanding.
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ABC News Australia reports the regional flight originated from Kingscote on Kangaroo Island. Airport spokesperson Dermott O’Niell also told the public broadcaster, “Passengers that arrive into Adelaide from regional airports that are unscreened … are required to be screened before they enter the main area of Adelaide Airport. We take the security outcomes of Adelaide Airport very seriously.”
Mr O’Neill also said about 15 flights and 1500 passengers were delayed by up to 2 hours.
A similar breach occurred in October 2022 due to a faulty screening machine. A “minor” security breach also occurred 16 June this year with “a single customer passing through without adequate screening, that occurred around 6.30pm.”
The airport conducted an evacuation exercise on 24 July.
