Drone flying near Edinburgh Airport triggers 'missed approach' for landing plane

Lee Dalgetty

2 July 2024 at 8:17 am·2-min read

Airport bosses have given a warning to drone users — -Credit: (Image: Lesley Martin/Edinburgh Airport/PA Wire)

Edinburgh Airport bosses have issued a warning after the use of a drone led to a flight being unable to land.

The incident, which happened on Sunday evening, led to a plane having a "missed approach". The drone alert is understood to have sounded at around 6pm.

This comes as many families set off on their holidays, with schools in Edinburgh breaking up for the summer. Police Scotland confirmed the drone operator was found and "issued advice".

A spokesperson for Edinburgh Airport said: "It is imperative that drone operators are aware of their responsibilities and act in a safe manner at all times. Safety of passengers and staff is always paramount and should not be treated lightly.

"Operating a drone or unmanned aircraft within the airport’s flight restriction zone is a criminal offence and can lead to convictions of up to five years in prison and an unlimited fine."

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The Civil Aviation Authority says: "Most airports, airfields and spaceports have a flight restriction zone (FRZ).

"Never fly in this zone unless you have permission from the airport, airfield or spaceport. The zone is in place to avoid any collisions with aircraft or spacecraft at or near the site. Some smaller airfields do not have an FRZ, but you still must not fly on or near these airfields where you could pose a danger to the safety of aircraft."

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6pm on Sunday, 30 June, 2024 we were called to a report of a drone being operated in restricted airspace in the Jubilee Road area of Edinburgh.

“Officers attended and the drone and operator were traced. Appropriate advice was given.”

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