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17 Oct 2019 | 12:50 AM UTC

Germany: Hamburg Airport (HAM) reopens after WWII-era bomb defused October 16 /update 1

Officials defuse WWII-era bomb near Hamburg Airport (HAM) on October 16; flight operations resume as normal

Warning

Event

Representatives at Hamburg Airport (HAM) have said as of approximately 23:30 (local time) on Wednesday, October 16, that flight operations have resumed following the successful detonation of a WWII-era bomb in Hamburg-Schnelsen. Residual flight delays are possible on the morning of Thursday, October 17.

Advice

Individuals traveling via HAM are advised to monitor the situation and confirm flight reservations with their airlines.