Gatwick Airport Shuts Down After Drones Fly Near Its Runway

"Flights in and out of Britain's Gatwick Airport are suspended, after drones were spotted flying over its airfield Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The cancellations, which now extend to at least 4 p.m. local time, triggered chaos for passengers as the effects rippled outward from the busy airport."

"Two drones were seen flying over the airfield south of London around 9 p.m. local time Wednesday night, Gatwick said in a tweet. The airport was able to briefly open around 3 a.m., but more drone reports followed."

"'I have a drone on my airfield,' Gatwick's Chief Operating Officer Chris Woodroofe told the BBC."