A bomb threat on a Ryanair flight has forced authorities to shut down operations at Charleroi Airport in Belgium today.
Shortly before 11:00am local time (9:00am GMT), a bomb threat was triggered onboard an aircraft that had just landed from Porto, Portugal, prompting an immediate security response.
A spokesperson for the airport confirmed:
“A security perimeter was established around the aircraft, requiring the closure of the runway and the suspension of operations.”
The aircraft is currently surrounded by emergency personnel as bomb disposal experts and aviation security teams assess the situation. Passengers have not been evacuated yet, according to local outlet RTL.
Airport on Lockdown
Charleroi Airport, located south of Brussels, is Belgium’s second largest airport and serves as a key hub for low-cost carrier Ryanair. All incoming and outgoing flights have been suspended as of midday.
