A drone was observed near runway 12 at Malaga Airport at approximately 9 PM on August 24, 2026. This sighting led to the diversion of incoming flights from several cities, including London, Birmingham, Bristol, and Cork.
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Flights to Spain diverted due to drone sighting near Malaga Airport
On August 24, 2026, a drone sighting near runway 12 at Malaga Airport resulted in the diversion of flights arriving from London, Birmingham, Bristol, and Cork. The incident occurred around 9 PM.
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