All flights halted at London Gatwick Airport after reports of two drones

Flights have been suspended at Britain's second largest airport after several sightings of drones flying near the airfield. Twenty police units are trying to locate the operator of the drones. Video credit: Andrada Tudor

All flights at London Gatwick Airport have been grounded following reports of drones being flown over the airfield.

Two of the unmanned devices were reportedly spotted near a runway, leading to delays and diversions as flights were suspended.

Gatwick said in statement: “Following reports of two drones flying over the Gatwick Airport airfield, we have had to suspend flights while this is investigated.

Looking at the number of people collecting at the gate I’m thinking it’s going to be every Paddy for himself if we need to get rebooked out of #gatwickairport
— Claudia Headon (@Claudia_Journo) December 19, 2018

Hey @AerLingus

Any idea what’s going on? Flights delayed over an hr and a half now and no info coming from Staff as to what’s going on. So out of character for your airline. Can anyone tell me what’s happening? I’m stranded at Gatwick, waiting to go to Dublin.
— Only the Physio (@mjrmassage) December 19, 2018

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— Gatwick Airport LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) December 19, 2018

“We advise everyone flying from Gatwick, or collecting someone from the airport, Wednesday December 19th, or Thursday December 20th, to check the status of their flight.