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Drone alarm at Hannover Airport: Air traffic stopped for 45 minutes!
On November 7th, 2025, a drone disrupted air traffic at Hanover Airport, resulting in several diversions. The police are investigating.
Drone alarm at Hannover Airport: Air traffic stopped for 45 minutes!
On the evening of November 7, 2025, there was a significant disruption at Hannover Airport when an unknown drone affected air traffic. Loud NDR Flight operations were temporarily completely stopped between 10 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. This led to diversions for several aircraft, including a cargo plane from Cologne/Bonn and two passenger planes that had to be diverted to Hamburg and Amsterdam.
The drone was circling over an industrial area near the airport and was spotted by a pilot during its landing approach. These incidents are not new in the region. By the end of September 2025, German air traffic control (DFS) had already recorded five such disruptions. A particular incident that occurred in mid-September also resulted in a temporary ban on aviation. In the days leading up to the current incident, there were several similar disruptions across the country, including a one-hour closure of Bremen Airport and a two-hour closure of Berlin's BER Airport.
Warnings and legal consequences
In Germany, drone-based activities are prohibited within a radius of 1.5 kilometers from airports as they can pose a significant risk to take-offs and landings. Violation of this ban is considered a dangerous interference with air traffic, which can be punished with a prison sentence of up to ten years. The police are currently looking for the pilot of the drone and are hoping for information from local residents. This is particularly important in view of suspected Russian drones over critical infrastructure in Lower Saxony.
Manuel Atug from AG KRITIS expressed concern about the handling of drones in Germany in connection with this incident. There have been increasing reports of similar incidents in recent months, highlighting the need for better management. Aviation safety is at stake and it is clear that action is needed.
Technology and tracking
In times when technology shapes everyday life, the use of GPS coordinates could also play a role in finding such drones. Platforms like GPS Coordinates Finder allow users to determine precise locations in latitude and longitude. This could serve as a valuable tool in future incidents to ensure faster identification and follow-up. Users can easily share or save their GPS coordinates, allowing for better orientation.
The current events at Hannover Airport shed light on the challenges that airspace poses in a time of technological innovation. It remains to be seen how the relevant authorities will respond to this current threat.