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flag A drone near Alicante-Elche Airport caused a 2-hour closure, diverting 10 flights and affecting 1,000 passengers on Oct. 27, 2025.

flag A drone sighting near Alicante-Elche Airport on October 27, 2025, triggered a two-hour airspace closure, disrupting air traffic and diverting ten flights to cities including Valencia, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca. flag The incident, part of a growing pattern of unauthorized drone activity across Europe since late September, affected around 1,000 passengers, primarily British travelers, with no cancellations but several delays. flag Spanish authorities, including the National Police and Guardia Civil, launched an investigation using the AeroScope system, though the drone’s operator remains unknown. flag The airport, which set a monthly passenger record in September, resumed normal operations by midnight. flag Similar disruptions have occurred at airports in Germany, Denmark, and Spain, prompting warnings from aviation safety agencies about serious penalties for unauthorized drone use.

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