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The Bavarian capital joins a growing number of EU airports impacted by UAV observations in recent weeks, with 17 canceled journeys, fifteen rerouted, and thousands of passengers experiencing disruption to their travel last night.

Multiple witnesses reported observing drones in the vicinity of the airport, with a additional report later confirmed inside the no-fly area, forcing aviation authorities to halt activities awaiting inquiry.

It is still uncertain the quantity of, or what kind, unmanned aircraft were present.

The event happens shortly prior to the final days of the Oktoberfest gathering, which had earlier encountered issues earlier this week due to a reported danger in the metropolis.

Germany’s flight safety authority, the German flight management organization overseeing the country’s flight paths, said in the past few days that unmanned aircraft reports close to aviation hubs are rising, with 144 reported so far in the current year, as opposed to 113 in 2024, and 99 in the year before last.

Foresee the reports and the associated disruption to spark the conversation about the continent’s sky protection, following the gathering of EU officials in the Scandinavian city revealed some disagreements – primarily along territorial boundaries – about the freshly introduced “unmanned aircraft defense” plan.

It’s the third of October, 2025, and this is European updates.

Key Points

• Germany’s second-largest airport encountered major journey disruptions due to UAV reports.
• A number of trips were cancelled, and 15 were diverted.
• Numerous travelers experienced travel disruptions overnight.
• The event occurred right prior to the closing days of the famous beer festival.
• Unmanned aircraft reports close to the country’s aviation facilities have been rising in the past few years.
• The events are expected to spark debates on European air defence and the planned “unmanned aircraft defense” plan.