Flights were diverted from Glasgow Airport on Friday due to suspected drone activity in the area.
Following a report of a possible drone sighting near the airport, three inbound aircrafts made the decision to divert to different airports.
The Emirates’ Dubai flight diverted to Edinburgh while the British Airways’ Gatwick service diverted to Prestwick. Both services are currently refuelling and returning to Glasgow.
Following an inspection from the airfield team at Glasgow Airport, and Police Scotland, no visible evidence of drone activity was found and operations have resumed.
Members of the public are being urged to contact police immediately if they witness anyone operating a drone near the airport.
A spokesperson for Glasgow Airport said that it was not only a criminal activity but it was also "incredibly dangerous".
They said: “Inbound aircraft were held on approach following a report of a possible drone sighting near the airport.
“Our airfield team and Police Scotland colleagues were deployed to the sighting area. There was no visible evidence of any drone activity on their arrival and operations resumed.
“Three flights decided to divert to Edinburgh and Prestwick to refuel and return to Glasgow.
“The flight crews of the Emirates’ Dubai and British Airways’ Gatwick services took the decision to divert to Edinburgh and Prestwick airports respectively.
“It is not only a criminal offence to operate a drone near an airport, it is also incredibly dangerous.
“Members of the public who witness or are aware of anyone operating a drone near the airport should contact Police Scotland immediately.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a possible drone sighting at Glasgow Airport shortly after 12.15pm on Friday, 23 September.
“The area was searched but no trace of a drone was found and no further sightings have been made. Further enquiries will be carried out.”
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