Jersey Airport Reports Drone-Linked Disruption for a Second Evening
Jersey Airport said drone activity around the airport disrupted flights on Saturday, 31 October, for a second consecutive evening.
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Jersey Airport attributed Saturday evening’s disruption to drone activity around the airport. The airport said four flights could not land as scheduled.
Key details
- On Friday, 30 October, police received an initial report at about 20:20 UTC, with further reports continuing until about 22:30 UTC.
- Three inbound aircraft were initially diverted on Friday; one later landed in Jersey at about 23:45 UTC.
- Jersey Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham said the government was working with UK authorities and specialist agencies on possible operational support, detection improvements and counter-drone technology.
Four flights could not land at Jersey Airport as scheduled on Saturday, the airport said.
Why it matters
The disruption affected flights connecting Jersey with mainland UK and other destinations. The airport said four flights could not land as scheduled on Saturday; reports also said Gatwick and Heathrow services faced lengthy delays and a Loganair Southampton service was cancelled.
What happens next
The government is working with UK authorities and specialist agencies on operational support and counter-drone measures. What improvements could help Jersey Airport manage future drone reports?
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