10 Sep 2019 | 06:04 PM UTC
Denmark: Aarhus Airport (AAR) evacuated due to suspicious object September 10
Police order evacuation of Aarhus Airport (AAR) after suspicious object discovered September 10; flight disruptions expected over the coming hours
Event
Police have ordered the evacuation of Aarhus Airport (AAR) in Tirstrup as of 19:45 (local time) on Tuesday, September 10, following the discovery of a suspicious object. According to airport officials, all flight operations have been temporarily suspended until further notice. Police reinforcements have been deployed to the airport. Further details are still emerging.
A heightened security presence and flight disruptions (i.e. delays and cancelations) are to be expected at AAR over the coming hours.
Advice
Travelers flying to or from AAR are advised to monitor the situation, avoid the airport until further notice, maintain a flexible itinerary, and contact their airline for more information.
