Leipzig Airport

Climate activists stuck to the tarmac

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01.08.2024 08:24

Last Generation" activists disrupted cargo flights at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Wednesday evening. They had cut a hole in a fence, entered the tarmac and stuck themselves to it with their hands.

According to the police, at least two people had taped themselves to the runway. According to an airport spokesperson, flight operations were suspended shortly after midnight, although cargo operations were affected.

Operations interrupted for three hours
A spokesperson for the airport reported that cargo flight operations had to be interrupted for around three hours from around 00:30.

Frankfurt Airport was also paralyzed recently, and Vienna Schwechat had previously been affected twice.

Several activists demonstrated at Leipzig/Halle Airport for more climate protection.
Several activists demonstrated at Leipzig/Halle Airport for more climate protection.(Bild: APA/Julius-Christian Schreiner)

The all-clear was partially given on Thursday morning: One of two runways was reopened.

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