On the evening of October 2, 2025, around 21:30 UTC (22:30 local time), the Munich Airport was closed due to sightings of unidentified drones near and over the airport premises. The German Federal Police confirmed the sightings but could not locate the drones or identify operators despite extensive searches including aerial patrols and police helicopters. The closure caused disruption to 32 flights, stranding approximately 3000 passengers who were provided with supplies and accommodations. Incoming flights were diverted to Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Vienna, and Frankfurt. The incident coincided with the final days of the Oktoberfest, a major event that increases travel volume to Munich. The airport resumed normal operations the next morning. The drone type, number, and perpetrators remain unknown.

On the evening of October 2, 2025, around 21:30 UTC (22:30 local time), the Munich Airport was closed due to sightings of unidentified drones near and over the airport premises. The German Federal Police confirmed the sightings but could not locate the drones or identify operators despite extensive searches including aerial patrols and police helicopters. The closure caused disruption to 32 flights, stranding approximately 3000 passengers who were provided with supplies and accommodations. Incoming flights were diverted to Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Vienna, and Frankfurt. The incident coincided with the final days of the Oktoberfest, a major event that increases travel volume to Munich. The airport resumed normal operations the next morning. The drone type, number, and perpetrators remain unknown.