Gatwick Airport Runway Closed for Nearly an Hour Due to Suspected Drone

Gatwick Airport in London closed its runway for nearly an hour today, Sunday, due to what is believed to be a drone, according to Sky News. The network reported, citing a spokesperson for the airport, that "airport operations were temporarily halted pending an investigation into the sighting of what is suspected to be a drone flying near the airport." The investigation concluded, and the runway was reopened after approximately one hour.