What Happened
Nuremberg Airport Suspends Operations After Possible Hijacking Alert
Nuremberg Airport suspended all flight operations on October 13, 2026, after a Corendon Airlines Boeing 737-800 transmitted squawk 7500, the emergency code for a hijacking, during its approach. German Air Force Eurofighter jets escorted the aircraft to a safe landing, and police are investigating the cause. The incident occurred just hours after a separate security alert disrupted traffic at the airport due to suspected drone sightings. The airport remained closed until further notice, with several incoming flights diverted to other airports. The incident was first reported by AeroTime.