Drone activity forces flight diversions at Jersey Airport

Drones flying illegally near Jersey Airport forced three flights to be diverted on Friday evening. The flights were coming from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, and Southampton. Drones are not allowed in the airspace around airports because they are dangerous for aircraft. The Gatwick flight was able to land at Jersey, but late, at around 23:45 GMT. The other two flights, from Heathrow and Southampton, were cancelled completely. Jersey Police said the incident had a serious effect on passengers, airport staff, and the local community. This is not the first time illegal drones have caused problems at airports. In 2018, drones near Gatwick Airport in England shut down the runway and affected more than 1,000 flights.