19 Dec 2018 | 10:45 PM UTC
UK: Flight delays reported at London’s Gatwick Airport December 19
Drone causes disruptions for arriving and departing aircraft at London Gatwick Airport (LGW); flight delays and diversions expected
Event
An unidentified drone is causing flight disruptions at London's Gatwick Airport (LGW) as of 22:45 (local time) on Wednesday, December 19. All departures are currently delayed and arriving aircraft are delayed or diverting to other regional airports, including Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN). Flight delays are expected to continue in the coming hours and cancelations are possible.
Advice
Individuals flying through London, particularly LGW, are advised to monitor the situation, confirm the status of their flight, and anticipate flight disruptions.
