Göteborg Landvetter Airport Reopens After Drone-Related Closure
Flights at Sweden’s Göteborg Landvetter Airport resumed following a temporary closure caused by drone activity on November 6, 2025. The airport, Sweden’s second largest, was shut down for approximately three and a half hours before normal operations resumed at 21:30 local time.
Incident Details
Björn Stavås, spokesperson for the Swedish Civil Aviation Authority, informed local media that drones were detected in the airport’s airspace before 18:00. It was unclear whether one or multiple drones were involved.
Impact on Flights
- Some flights were diverted.
- Departures were postponed or canceled.
- FlightAware reported 10 outbound flights canceled and 9 delayed.
- Five inbound flights were canceled, and 10 were delayed.
Official Responses
“Travelers are asked to stay in touch with their airline or tour operator,” stated Swedavia, which manages Göteborg Landvetter and nine other Swedish airports.
The Swedish Armed Forces and police were also notified about the situation to ensure security and resolve the issue.
Sweden’s Göteborg Landvetter Airport quickly restored operations despite the disruption from unauthorized drone activity.
Summary
The drone incident led to a swift but necessary shutdown of Göteborg Landvetter Airport, causing multiple flight cancellations and delays before resuming normal activity within hours.
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