Police have evacuated a section of Hamburg Airport in Germany due to a “police situation.” The airport operator announced a temporary cancellation of all departures as emergency services respond to the incident. Passengers in the airside section beyond security checks were asked to leave, and those already onboard planes were required to disembark.
Reports from the German news outlet Bild described chaos at the airport, with loudspeaker announcements informing terminal passengers that departures are currently not possible. A spokesperson for the German Federal Police confirmed an ongoing investigation in the security area without specifying the duration of the closure. Local media reports indicated flight delays of up to three hours displayed on information boards.
Authorities conducted searches in a lounge at the airport with the involvement of customs officers in a large-scale operation. Fire crews were placed on standby at Terminal 1 and Airport Plaza. The situation is developing, and updates are expected as the investigation proceeds.