Aalborg Airport Shuts Down Amid Drone Intrusion, Escalating Danish Aviation Security Concerns
Aalborg, Denmark - September 25, 2025 – Aalborg Airport suspended all operations late Wednesday as authorities responded to reports of drone activity, mirroring a similar incident that paralyzed Copenhagen Airport earlier this week. A man in his fifties was arrested in connection with the Aalborg disruption,according to Danish police.
The closure underscores a growing vulnerability in Danish airspace and raises questions about the security of critical infrastructure. The incidents, occurring within days of each other, have prompted Prime minister Mette Frederiksen to label the situation “the most serious attack on critical infrastructure” in Denmark, signaling a heightened national security alert. The disruption at Aalborg is particularly sensitive as the airport also serves as a military base for the Danish armed forces.
danish police confirmed the drones observed at Aalborg Airport share characteristics with those detected Monday at Copenhagen Airport, stating, “Aalborg airport drones follow a model similar to that of Copenhagen Airport drones on Monday.” Copenhagen Airport was forced to halt all flights for several hours on September 22nd due to the unauthorized drone presence.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the intent behind both incidents and whether they are connected. Authorities have not released further details regarding the arrested individual or the specific type of drones involved. the disruption at Aalborg follows a pattern of increasing drone-related security breaches at major airports globally, prompting calls for enhanced detection and countermeasure technologies.
