Flight operations at Cologne/Bonn Airport were briefly suspended on Friday after a security incident. Federal police said departures had to be suspended because the secure area needed to be closed off. Why did Cologne/Bonn Airport stop flights? A spokesperson said the security screening checkpoint was shut at 6:37 a.m., and Terminal 1 and 2 security zones were cleared as a precautionary measure.
Flights are grounded at Cologne-Bonn airport on Friday morning due to a security incident that may be connected to a technical failure. According to police, the security area of the airport has been evacuated. No further details have been released. A statement on the airport's website said: "Due to police action, flight operations are currently suspended. Passengers are kindly requested to pay attention to the information provided in the terminal. We will keep you informed."