Brussels Airport Closed Following Drone Sightings
Brussels Airport has suspended all flight operations today, November 4, 2025, after drones were spotted near the airfield, prompting a security precaution that disrupts a major European travel hub.
Belgian air traffic control confirmed the closure, stating that no flights are currently landing or taking off. A spokesperson for the service said that shortly before 7:00 PM GMT, a drone was observed in the vicinity of the airport. Liege Airport has also temporarily closed due to similar drone sightings. “There are currently no departing or arriving flights at Brussels Airport due to drone sightings around the airport,” a message on the airport’s website reads.
Flight data indicates numerous delays and cancellations, with some flights being diverted. The airport, located 12 kilometers northeast of Brussels, serves a wide range of international destinations, including the UK, Dubai, and Turkey. This incident follows a pattern of drone-related disruptions at European airports, raising concerns about airspace security. Similar closures occurred recently at airports in Copenhagen and
