Munich Airport: Air traffic disrupted by smell of smoke
On Sunday evening, Munich Airport, located in southern Germany, experienced a significant disruption to its air traffic. For nearly two hours, no planes were able to take off or land. This situation caused numerous delays and concern for travelers on site.
The incident began when employees working in the control tower reported a suspicious smell of smoke. As a safety precaution, airport authorities immediately decided to evacuate the building and suspend all flight operations to avoid any risk of an accident.
Emergency services and firefighters responded quickly to inspect the facilities. They searched for the source of the smell to ensure there was no fire starting in the control tower's electrical or technical systems.
After a thorough check, no fire was detected. Officials cited a technical "malfunction" to explain the incident. Once safety was confirmed, staff were able to return to their posts and traffic gradually resumed late in the evening.
Although the situation has now returned to normal, this event disrupted the plans of thousands of passengers. Authorities advise travelers to check their flight schedules carefully, as residual delays could still occur following this temporary interruption.