Ronaldsway Airport had to be closed yesterday
Ronaldsway Airport says it was vital to close the airfield, after an off duty staff member reported sightings of a drone within the boundaries of the airport.
Legal restrictions prevent anyone flying a drone within 5km of the airspace without prior consent.
At around 2.30pm yesterday (9 August), all flights were grounded for a short period and emergency services were called.
Head of Air Traffic Services Geoff Pugh told Manx Radio that drones can have severe safety implications:
You can find more information at https://www.gov.im/drones
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