Norway: Authorities close Bergen Airport early Oct. 19 following drone sighting

Event

Authorities closed Bergen Airport (BGO) at around 06:30 Oct. 19 following a suspected drone sighting in the airspace above the airport. The police and armed forces are investigating the incident. Officials did not immediately confirm when flights would resume at BGO or how many flights would be affected.

A heightened security presence is likely near BGO over the coming hours. Flight disruptions, including delays and cancelations, are likely at BGO. Lingering disruptions are likely following the investigation as the airport deals with a backlog of passengers and reorganizes flight schedules.

Advice

Check airline schedules if traveling to BGO. Expect possible delays and disruption for check-in and security operations when traveling to and from Norway.