Flight operations at Dublin Airport were suspended at Dublin Airport today after a drone was spotted close to the runway.
Air traffic controllers were alerted to a drone sighting at the airport and in line with protocols for confirmed drone sightings, operations at the airport were suspended. Controllers issued radio messages to approaching and departing aircraft advising crews of the issue.
The pilots of all departing flights were advised that operations at Dublin had been suspended and they would not be taking off as a result of the sighting. Aircraft already taxiing to the runway for departure were advised to hold position.
A spokesperson for Dublin Airport said: “Flight operations at Dublin Airport were suspended for safety reasons this afternoon (Saturday) following two confirmed drone sightings on the airfield. Operations have now resumed.”
“It is illegal to fly drones within 5km of the airport. The safety and security of airport users is daa’s key priority at all times and staff at Dublin Airport and An Garda Síochana remain vigilant in relation to drone activity in the vicinity of the airport,” they added.
It was the second day in a row in which flights were temporarily suspended due to drone activity.