Gatwick Airport Reopens Today, After Drone Scare

Gatwick Airport To Schedule Limited Flights

Gatwick Airport, which was shut down for more than two days after dozens of drone sightings, said it planned to reopen Friday for a “limited number” of flights.

Police say the drone operators are yet to be found but the hunt still continues.

“Gatwick’s runway is currently available and a limited number of aircraft are scheduled for departure and arrival,” the airport said on Twitter.

It advised passengers to check the status of their flights before travelling to the airport.

The airport shut down late Wednesday following reports that two drones were flying above the airfield, causing severe disruptions just days before Christmas, the heaviest travel times of the year and leaving thousands stranded in London, Naija News learnt.

See Tweet:

Gatwick’s runway is currently available and a limited number of aircraft are scheduled for departure and arrival. 1/2

— Gatwick Airport LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) December 21, 2018

Gatwick continues to advise passengers to check the status of their flight with their airline before travelling to the airport as departures and arrivals will be subject to delays and cancellations. 2/2

— Gatwick Airport LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) December 21, 2018

Due to the unprecedented volume of tweets we’re receiving at the moment we are posting regular updates here, but may be unable to respond to individuals. Please check the latest flight information with your airline. We apologise for the continued disruption today.

— Gatwick Airport LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) December 21, 2018

Gatwick Airport, also known as London Gatwick, is a major international airport in England. It is the second-busiest airport by total passenger traffic in the United Kingdom, after London Heathrow.

Gatwick is also the eighth-busiest airport in Europe.