Danish Airports Disrupted by Systematic Drone Operations

26-09-2025


Danish authorities are investigating coordinated drone incidents that disrupted operations at multiple airports across the country, with police suspecting a connection between the activities in Aalborg and Copenhagen. The incidents, which occurred over several days, prompted temporary closures of airspace and raised concerns about national security. At least five Danish airports reported drone sightings, leading to significant flight disruptions and operational challenges for aviation authorities.

The drone activity began on Wednesday evening near Aalborg Airport, forcing the suspension of all air traffic. On Thursday morning, Billund Airport, Denmark's second-largest airport, was forced to close its airspace for one hour. Police Inspector Henrik Skals of North Jutland Police confirmed that the drone activity in Aalborg resembled the incidents that halted air traffic to and from Copenhagen earlier in the week, indicating a potential coordinated operation.

Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen characterized the events as a "systematic operation that occurred simultaneously" during a Thursday morning press conference. He described the incidents as a "hybrid attack that threatens our freedom and security," suggesting that a professional actor was behind the coordinated disruptions. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen urged citizens not to be intimidated, stating "the purpose is to scare us. We should not fall for that. So therefore: Stay calm and carry on."

Authorities have launched a joint investigation between Copenhagen and Aalborg, with a press conference scheduled for 7:30 PM Thursday involving the National Police, the Defense Forces, and other agencies. Police Chief Thorkild Fogde noted that the origin of the drones remains unclear, stating they "could have come from far away or from very close by" and that no hypothesis has been established. While maritime traffic has been considered in the investigation, Fogde explained that authorities lack sufficient grounds to board foreign vessels in Danish waters without concrete suspicion.

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