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Drone activity disrupts flights at Jersey Airport for second night
Drone activity disrupted flights at Jersey Airport for a second night on Saturday, after the airport said drones were near the airfield.
Police believe two or three drones entered restricted airspace, but say they are not thought to be linked to terrorism.
The disruption affected inbound flights, with late-evening services cancelled and passengers left waiting.
Jersey RFC’s team, returning from Southampton, had to stay in the UK and rebook for Monday morning, adding hotel and other costs for the club.
The incidents matter because the airport is a vital lifeline for Jersey, and disruptions also affect passengers and local businesses.
Jersey Police are investigating and have asked anyone with information to come forward.
The island government is working with UK authorities and specialist agencies on stronger detection and counter-drone support to prevent further disruption.
Drone activity near Jersey Airport disrupted flights for a second night in a row on Saturday.
Jersey Airport said at 20:05 it was experiencing disruption affecting inbound flights.
All late evening flights into Jersey were cancelled, and a flight carrying Jersey RFC returned to the stand before being cancelled.
States of Jersey Police are investigating and have asked anyone with information to come forward.
Jersey’s Chief Minister said the government was working with UK authorities and specialist agencies on additional operational support and counter-drone technology.
- Who
- Flights into Jersey Airport and Jersey RFC’s returning team were affected. States of Jersey Police are investigating.
- What
- Drone activity near the airfield disrupted flights for a second night in a row.
- When
- Saturday evening, 31 October 2026. The disruption was reported at 20:05.
- Where
- Jersey Airport and restricted airspace near the airfield.
- Why
- The disruption was caused by drone activity. Police were investigating who was responsible.
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Jersey Airport said drone activity near the airfield was disrupting inbound flights.
Jersey RFC’s flight returned to the stand and was later cancelled.
Jersey RFC said the team had rebooked a flight from Southampton.
- Airport
- Jersey Airport
- Reported disruption
- 20:05 on Saturday
- Police estimate
- Two or three drones were believed to have entered restricted airspace
- Affected team
- Jersey RFC
- Rebooked departure
- Southampton on Monday morning
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It's annoying, this should be regulated, and the people doing those things should be prosecuted.
To those responsible, the message is clear: if you are identified, you should expect to face the full consequences of the law.
Put simply this will cost thousands and thousands of pounds, including unforeseen hotel costs.