An unexpected disruption occurred in the evening at Palma Airport (Palma) in Mallorca (Mallorca). The cause was the detection of a drone near the runways. As a result, air traffic had to be temporarily halted, immediately impacting the flight schedule.
Passengers in the terminals noticed that information boards began showing delays. Some flights were forced to wait longer than usual for takeoff or landing clearance. Airport staff responded quickly and took safety measures, suspending all operations until the circumstances were clarified.
After a brief pause, the airport resumed operations. However, the effects of the incident continued for some time: several flights departed late, and passengers had to adjust their plans. The administration advised all travelers to monitor updates closely and check the status of their flights to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
This incident once again highlighted the risks associated with drone use near strategic facilities. The island’s authorities and aviation security experts are already discussing possible measures to prevent similar situations in the future. For now, Palma Airport is operating as usual, but the issue of drone control remains unresolved.
