05 Nov 2023 | 03:15 PM UTC
Germany: Airport operations resume at Hamburg Airport as of the afternoon of Nov. 5 /update 3
Police detained armed suspect at Hamburg Airport, Germany, as of the afternoon of Nov. 5. Flight operations are resuming.
Airport operations are resuming at Hamburg Airport (HAM) as of the afternoon of Nov. 5. Police reportedly arrested the armed individual who breached the airport's security perimeter in a vehicle late the previous day and drove onto the tarmac while holding a child hostage. Authorities reported that the incident is tied to a domestic dispute over the child's custody and not related to terrorism.
Localized ground transport disruptions are likely until law enforcement personnel conclude investigations. Lingering flight disruptions are likely to extend for several hours as carriers move to reposition aircraft and clear passenger backlogs.
Contact airlines to confirm the status of specific flights if traveling via HAM through Nov. 5. Consider making alternative arrangements for time-sensitive travel if necessary.
