On Saturday morning, Billund Airport was hit by a serious situation when a bomb threat forced the airport to evacuate all passengers and staff. Communications Manager Dan Prangsgaard confirmed that the airport received the threat shortly before 11:40 am, leading to an immediate evacuation of the terminal. The Southeast Jutland Police (Sydøstjyllands Politi) have increased their presence in and around the airport and have urged people to stay away from the area via social media. The police have not yet released details about the specific nature of the threat or any arrests made in connection with the case.
Due to the evacuation, several flight departures have been delayed. According to the airport’s website, at least two departures are affected, and an incoming flight from Munich has been redirected to Hamburg. The airport has stated that they are working to manage the situation and will keep the public informed through their website and social media channels.
Billund Airport, which is Denmark’s second largest with nearly four million passengers last year, has not disclosed when they expect to resume normal operations. The situation has caused unrest among travelers, with images shared on social media showing long lines of evacuated passengers outside the terminal building. The police and airport security personnel are working closely together to secure the area and investigate the validity of the threat. More updates are expected as the situation develops.
Update:
A man has been arrested in connection with the ongoing situation at Billund Airport, which has been evacuated due to a bomb threat.
This is stated in a press release by the Southeast Jutland Police.
“In connection with the report of a bomb threat at Billund Airport, the Southeast Jutland Police have arrested a man. At present, there is no information indicating that there are others behind the bomb threat,” it says.